as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
As for what’s inside, Baglietto has been mum on the details, but other yachts in the line can host 12 guests across five cabins onboard.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
There’s my mum on the house phone.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The family has been largely mum in the weeks since her death.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
As for what’s inside, Baglietto has been mum on the details, but other yachts in the line can host 12 guests across five cabins onboard.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Duhamel has remained relatively mum on his political alliances over the years, but did endorse Republican candidate Doug Burgum for governor of North Carolina in 2016 and his run for president in 2023.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
There’s my mum on the house phone.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 26 Mar. 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.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
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.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
25 Aug. 2025
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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
Adjective
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What do the Gen Z pout, influencer accent, silent scream say about young people?—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Republican leaders may have initially felt blindsided by the conflict, but most quickly either bent the knee or remained silent.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mini-bars come with local Marafada artisanal beer, rosé from Barranco Longo winery on the Algarve, and pomegranate fruit sodas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Local beer purveyors made an impressive showing, collecting 26 medals this year, including four gold, up from 21 medals in 2025.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mute the microphone on smart speakers Most smart speakers include a physical microphone mute button.—
Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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In it, a local TV meteorologist played by Emily Blunt goes mute mid-broadcast and comes out instead with a series of unintelligible noises that rivet viewers.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Though offerings shift, look for a summer-classic watermelon gose, prickly pear sour, and even a dill sour ale infused with brine and pickles.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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When you’re done eating, head over to Belmar's craft brewery to try an artisanal ale that includes water sourced from the springs of the cloud forest.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The château’s striking original facade somehow melds serendipitously with the contemporary interior, which exudes calm thanks to natural stone, fine woods, and muted fabrics throughout.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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For a more elevated take on the duo, Browning suggests a more muted approach.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On our small Farm in Ennis Texas, my father would pick wild Muscadine grapes and make home brew.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Consumers are switching to cheaper home brews, alternative drinks or giving up coffee entirely, though some miss the social ritual.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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