as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Note to future television producers: keep mum around your kids.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Dan Primack, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Until now, Aaron has been mum about the reality TV show.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
California’s two most prominent Democrats remain mum on their future plans, but former Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Gavin Newsom both took time to tend to their political personas in Compton Thursday, attending separate events at local schools.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Note to future television producers: keep mum around your kids.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
Chicago's current mayor didn't negotiate the Bally's deal and has been relatively mum about the temporary casino and the permanent one's future.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Until now, Aaron has been mum about the reality TV show.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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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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More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything!—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Occidental Studios, which dates back to 1913, was once used by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks to make silent films.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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The main lot of Occidental Studios, a complex near downtown Los Angeles that touts its legacy dating back to the silent film era, is on the market.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Premium beer, high-end wines, and RTD cocktails cater to affluent, health-conscious consumers who prioritize quality over quantity.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Dead Language Brewery will host a beer garden for adults and visitors of all ages will be welcome to free carousel rides during the event.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Please check back again soon for the recorded video. LIVE VIDEO TO BEGIN AFTER AD Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Use up and down arrows to change volume, and spacebar or enter to toggle mute.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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Perhaps there was a constructive thought behind the conscious decision to mute clubhouse reminders of that decade-old dynastic run.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
8 June 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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The halter neckline, open back, and flowing fabric give it a breezy, resort-ready vibe—especially in the muted sage green.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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Natural light pours in through the windows, highlighting the soft textures and muted palette.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The dog-friendly spot nestled in NoDa offers a rotating selection of craft beer, with a focus on farmhouse ales and sours.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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The elevated pub food in their kitchen is a great lunch spot and their beer program has something to satisfy everyone but many people come for their hoppy options, including their stunner The Substance ale and double IPA Swish.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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