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hushed

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verb

past tense of hush

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
  • Pulse Picks Yes, the MLB trade deadline could be quiet … but there are some big names that could move, too.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 July 2025
  • Once a quiet fishing village, Nazaré, Portugal, is home to some of the world's largest rideable waves, reaching up to 100 feet.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • The tranquil space is great for catching glimpses of the tall, hoofed residents or simply unwinding.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • Fallingwater, in Pennsylvania’s hilly Laurel Highlands, is perched above a tranquil waterfall and was built with locally quarried sandstone.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Thomas had been a confidential informant for the Elkhart County Drug Task Force for 10 months leading up to his shooting Aug. 19, 1998.
    Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
  • Both settlement agreements are confidential and prohibit the former Bardstown students from discussing what happened.
    Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • Looking forward A number of sectors cooled, while others heated up.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But the anger that fueled once-unthinkable scenes of vandalism has cooled.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The space can be used as a peaceful private office, a crafting studio, or a gardening space replete with a potting bench.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 20 July 2025
  • And the happier, peaceful times far outweigh the difficult ones.
    EW.com, EW.com, 19 July 2025
Adjective
  • Finally, the third gallery room attempts to project a cooler, more verdant future with walls colored a serene green hue.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
  • In between, are patio tables with umbrellas and other shady spots to sit for a while and take in the serene surroundings.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • The rest of the Royals’ lineup remained silent as the Marlins earned a series victory with a 3-1 win at LoanDepot Park.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2025
  • Our tester noted that the sleep mode is almost completely silent, which is useful if your kid or their roommate is a light sleeper.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 19 July 2025
Adjective
  • But Bondi and Bongino had a contentious exchange the following day at the White House, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a private conversation.
    Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
  • The private peninsula juts out into Flathead Lake, the largest body of fresh water west of the Mississippi River.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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