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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Your body cools down by sweating, so replacing that moisture is crucial.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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Wind gusts could increase to 34 mph overnight Tuesday as the temperature cools to 62 degrees.—
Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
15 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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Ozempic quiets this noise for a lot of people.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Your intellect quiets the naysayers.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Using a vegetable peeler, shave a modest amount of Parmesan onto a plate (a mound of grated Parmesan may look impressive, but all that clumpy cheese mutes the dressing).—
Sue Li,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 June 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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Soft, salt‑sweet air settles over a stretch of sand where no one seems in a rush to be anywhere else.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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Still, after the dust settles, the Iranian regime may end up in a better financial situation than before the war started.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Hushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushes. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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