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verb

past tense of hush

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hushed
Adjective
Many others compared the hushed dessert request to another viral moment where Biggy Norris of the Norris Nuts quietly asked for a caramel slice after surgery. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 Did someone mention Ha’s Snack Bar in a hushed tone? The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025 In Los Angeles, the tapes revealed insiders cutting deals in hushed tones. Matt Klink, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025 One storyline that will be at the forefront of season 3 centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025 For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea. AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025 He’s become known for rhyming in hushed tones over melancholy production, a sound that’s birthed an entire wing of like-minded indie rappers. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025 Instead of hushed tones, loud music blares out from speakers between points, supporters are anything but quiet and there is said to be a sense of chaos in the air. Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025 For decades, devotees repeated rumors in hushed reverence about starving artists sleeping in bathtubs, out of dedication to the Fringe — one of the world's biggest theater and comedy festivals. Lauren Frayer, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
The vibe is hushed and calming. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025 When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed. Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025 This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed. Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Jennifer Ehle and Alex Sarrigeorgiou shine in Jaclyn Bethany’s hushed yet deeply felt drama of art and desire. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025 In her first solo, Dayhuff hushed her sound over the course of the solo; the others onstage followed her. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025 This year, the streets are hushed, and many children walk to school alone. Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
  • The Seattle crowd that exploded in the first was quiet.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The three-bedroom property features quintessentially Scandi details like wide plank flooring and high ceilings, and the balcony comes equipped with sofas for quiet coffees in the morning light.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The tranquil, upscale neighborhood of Pacific Palisades was devastated by the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January, destroying thousands of structures—including the home of celebrities such as Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton, and Billy Crystal.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck at the American Fish Company in Southport, a small and tranquil city near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, when gunshots rang out.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Fill out the confidential form below, and a reporter may reach out to you.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
  • All calls are toll-free and confidential.
    KC Baker, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Both Washington and Beijing on Tuesday began charging new tit-for-tat port fees on each other’s ships; the levies are part of a ballooning economic conflict between the countries that flared up last week, cooled slightly over the weekend, and ramped back up Tuesday.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Some of that talk has cooled off after the team's performance over the last two weeks.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Udine, Italy Reuters — Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Tuesday in the northern Italian city of Udine before Italy’s World Cup soccer qualifier against Israel, concluding their mostly peaceful protest with clashes involving police.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Both animals were pictured with their eyes closed, in a deep, peaceful snooze together.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Choose only a handful of intentional accents—preferably some that can serve as organizers, like a pretty apothecary jar for cotton rounds or a decorative tray for daily essentials and remove the unnecessary items to keep your space serene.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Enjoy the delicious teas and serene private patios overlooking the greenery at this serene space that's just a short drive away from Kaziranga.
    Marion Miller, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Later, when Doyle comes into some mysterious bags of cash, and heads toward the mainland with a bottle of booze, a boat, and one last chance to go out in a blaze of self-immolation, Farrell manages to mix dread and adrenaline into every silent expression.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
  • James Cook was kept relatively silent in this game with 87 yards on 17 carries.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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