as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
As for interior, the yard was mum on those details for now, at least.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Corden’s mum and dad are also in attendance for the show, and both take part in the final segment, which recreates a moment from the day’s events.
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Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
The Lions have been mum about a knee injury that forced him to miss 11 games last season.
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Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
As for interior, the yard was mum on those details for now, at least.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
And based on the federal air marshal protocol of remaining mum unless duty calls, this is probably a good thing.
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Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Corden’s mum and dad are also in attendance for the show, and both take part in the final segment, which recreates a moment from the day’s events.
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Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mum
Adjective
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His friends, from brother Luigi (Charlie Day) to Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) veer in a similar direction, somehow coming across less fully formed and three-dimensional than their nearly speechless inspirations from Nintendo‘s flagship franchise.
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In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.
Noun
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These are giant concrete-like clusters of cooking oil, grease, nappies, wet wipes and such that congeal into masses in our sewers, clogging networks.
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But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say.
Adjective
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And when Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte evened the score with a right footed shot from a difficult angle at the 59-minute mark, the stunned stadium went silent, minus two small spirited clots of Cape Verde fans in the East end zone seats.
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The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.
Noun
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Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
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And Hailey Branson-Potts has the story of the beer queen of Mendocino County, Lost Coast Brewery’s Barbara Groom, one of the country’s first female microbrew owners, who turns 80 this year.
Adjective
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The only person who knows Diego’s secret is Bernardo (Salvatore Ficarra), his mute manservant.
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Prior to being cast as Aang, Cormier received acclaim for his performance as mute child Joe in the TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand in 2020.
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Because water was frequently unsafe and tea was politically boycotted, everyday favorites included rum punch, hard cider, and ale.
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Food offerings can include turkey legs, giant pickles, ale and mocktails.
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Even though Clinton’s remarks Saturday received muted response on cable news due to the heatwave and Trump’s excesses, online the former President deftly tapped into the shifts among Democrats for a more combative approach to curb MAGA.
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Her bronzed makeup look consisted of taupe eyeshadow, black eyeliner, rosy cheeks, and a muted matte lip.
Noun
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On our small Farm in Ennis Texas, my father would pick wild Muscadine grapes and make home brew.
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Consumers are switching to cheaper home brews, alternative drinks or giving up coffee entirely, though some miss the social ritual.
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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