as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Havana had been mum on talks with Rubio.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Philip Elliott, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
Rambukkana's toddler plays with her mum's phone as the minutes tick over.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The company had been mum until now whether those funds would back its newer deal.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Havana had been mum on talks with Rubio.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
While his mum had a true appreciation for yankee idealism, King Charles is less enamored with the United States, especially in an era when Pax Americana seems so far removed from the present.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
Rambukkana's toddler plays with her mum's phone as the minutes tick over.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 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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In its megacities and beyond, traffic is increasingly falling silent, the dull whir of the electric motor replacing the purr of an internal combustion engine.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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This is where Audible will host events nearly every day this month, including author conversations, trivia, open mics, craft workshops and silent book clubs.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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In the new agreement, the NCAA will also open new avenues for sponsorship agreements, which will include beer, wine, spirits and hard seltzer, just to name a few options.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The only way to stand out is to order something other than an ice cold beer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Use the mute features and select a nightstand that has a drawer or shelf where it can be concealed.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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The microphone also has a tap-to-mute sensor that allows users to quickly manage what's heard through it.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
23 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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Almost all of her daytime choices are neutral tones — soft grays or muted colors, pinstriped wool blazers and soft charcoals.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Rooms were designed by Lowell and decorator Tiffany Vassilakis, featuring muted interiors, fireplaces and claw-foot tubs — closer in feel to a private country home than a traditional hotel.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 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 10 May. 2026.
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