as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
One of the most compelling parts of the show is this relationship between Edward and his mum.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The White House had been mum on details ahead of Wednesday's event.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The thing is, his mum has a habit of being very overwhelming.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
One of the most compelling parts of the show is this relationship between Edward and his mum.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
Noun
Victor Felix has been mainly mum about claims he’s been throwing his governmental weight around over the city’s annual Viva la Independencia parade.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The White House had been mum on details ahead of Wednesday's event.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mum
Adjective
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In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
10 Aug. 2023
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Because his work, as is often the case, leaves us almost speechless.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2023
Noun
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But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything!—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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But being silent and withdrawn is certainly not helpful either.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The out-loud goal is to make the playoffs, but the silent aspiration now is to simply avoid another losing season.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Julian Mountain Brewfest will feature beers and wines from nine local beer, cider and wine makers, noon to 4 p.m. at Nickel Beer.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Fun fact: La Cross is also home to the World's Largest Six-Pack, a collection beer storage tanks that pay homage to the city's beer brewing past.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That failure is symbolized most starkly in the mute dissolution of his own group, formed to help save Chicago from its pension morass but which instead silently acquiesced in making that threat markedly worse.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Split mode gives you separate monitor and mute controls for both inputs.—
Phil Nickinson,
PC Magazine,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Don’t let your homemade soda sit at room temperature too long if trying the home brew method.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2025
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Cristeros is a re-release of one of their home brews.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Here, contemporary design prevails–muted tones, clean lines, and a focus on natural Scottish wellness.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The passive radiators are surrounded by customizable LED lighting, however, which lends the muted tones a bit of personality.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stop in at Haw River Tap & Table for a barroom with board games, a spacious patio, farmhouse-style ales, and an atmosphere that feels like hanging out at a friend’s house.—
Kelly Alexander,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
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Weekend beers: Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park will try to flip the switch to fall on Friday with the seasonal release of cinnamon-y/marshmallow-y Sweet Potato Casserole ale in six-packs.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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