1
as in cools
to become still and orderly
the whole room hushed when the queen made her entrance
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2
as in quiets (down)
to stop talking
the principal asked the children to hush and pay attention during the ceremony
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Recent Examples of hushes
Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushes
Verb
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Even if headline risk cools temporarily, the physical disruption to shipping and the uncertainty around Hormuz are likely to keep a geopolitical risk premium embedded in crude prices.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Many buyers are hopeful that mortgage rates will fall this year, which could potentially happen if the Iran conflict ends, inflation cools and other economic factors improve.—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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This would be the ultimate value at the midlevel if the market dries up for him and if the Heat moves on from Powell or Herro or both.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cook County funding for their hotel stay program dries up in September.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Before the chatter can continue, Sharon Leone (Diane Farr), the Cal Fire Division Chief and mother of Bode Leone (Max Thieriot), quickly shushes everyone and reminds them to focus.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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An immersive spa day, from signature massages to holistic sessions, silences the noise.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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That America kills children abroad and silences criticism at home.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
27 May 2026
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Your intellect quiets the naysayers.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Stress lights up the brain’s threat circuits in the amygdala and quiets the prefrontal cortex — the region responsible for reasoning and self-control.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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Canned water chestnuts are blanched before packing, which mutes their flavor slightly but preserves their crispness.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Robinson is the favorite to start, which would mean Towns sliding over to power forward, which mutes some of his offensive superpowers.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Clouds will gradually increase overnight as a cold front settles south toward the Red River.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Stick with alcohol-free, subtle formulas so the scent settles into the fabric rather than shouts from it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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“Hushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushes. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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