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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the storm passed, and a hush fell over the sea
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2
as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a hush fell over the auditorium as the lights went down
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as in to cool
to become still and orderly
the whole room hushed when the queen made her entrance
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as in to quiet (down)
to stop talking
the principal asked the children to hush and pay attention during the ceremony
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Recent Examples of hush
Andrew Dampf, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
She was treated for long, anguished minutes as a hush fell over the crowd waiting far below at the finish line.
—Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
What could have been a straightforward suburban critique is instead closer to a rich, deep baroque painting capturing longing, power, and hushed domestic drama.
—Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
She was treated for long, anguished minutes as a hush fell over the crowd waiting far below at the finish line.
—Andrew Dampf, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
She was treated for long, anguished minutes as a hush fell over the crowd waiting far below at the finish line.
—Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
The keys are satisfying to type on and impressively hushed without feeling mushy.
—Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
What could have been a straightforward suburban critique is instead closer to a rich, deep baroque painting capturing longing, power, and hushed domestic drama.
—Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hush
Noun
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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The day before Rowfest, Offset broke his silence on the April 6 shooting, which went down at the hotel’s valet stand.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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This silence has led a handful of scholars to insist that Paul knew no earthly Jesus at all.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Atomic-6’s hardware contributions include its Light Wing solar arrays for electricity generation, its Hot Wing radiator systems for cooling and its Space Armor structures for debris protection.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The property is equipped with a heating system and a cooling system.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lyonne shushed the staffer, got up and headed to the bathroom, according to Page Six.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The six tell the woman to shush/hush.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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For a brief window, the desert is abuzz with activity, a living counterpoint to its usual quiet.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gen Z in particular, whose entry-level roles are drying up, is bearing the brunt of a push for better working conditions.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Capital has also dried up, especially for large projects that generate hundreds of new units.—
Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the market’s reaction to the blockade has been muted, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq largely flat while oil prices have pared gains.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Questioning whether Jews deserve equal rights without muting their identity is not a neutral intellectual exercise.—
Kenneth L. Marcus,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The main-floor primary suite leans into serenity—another thing in short supply in the series, with a private sitting area, patio access, a spacious dressing room, and a spa-like bath with a steam shower.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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Even in less ideal conditions—under coolish weather and a blanket of clouds—the beach can be a welcomingly moody companion, offering up serenity and plenty of opportunities for shell collecting.—
Stephanie Burt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Hush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hush. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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