as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
As Fox stated, Stoltz has been largely mum on the replacement over the years, though Zemeckis, Spielberg, Fox, and more Back to the Future stars like Lea Thompson have spoken about the chaos of a mid-production star swap but the magic that followed Fox's arrival on set.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Pol Ballús, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Rodgers was mum on his future following the tough loss.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Still, Thompson was mum about the relationship at Mavs media day earlier this month.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
As Fox stated, Stoltz has been largely mum on the replacement over the years, though Zemeckis, Spielberg, Fox, and more Back to the Future stars like Lea Thompson have spoken about the chaos of a mid-production star swap but the magic that followed Fox's arrival on set.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Based in Nigran, Galicia, where Fernandez was born to a mum from the Philippines and a Spanish dad.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Rodgers was mum on his future following the tough loss.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
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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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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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The federal lawsuit is also silent on that matter.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Jan. 2026
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Spencer Pratt says many in Hollywood privately support his criticism of Los Angeles leadership, but fear keeps them silent.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bad Tom brewed its first beer in 2013 and shortly after opened a taproom on Eastern Avenue in Linwood, according to the brewery's website.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Try a variety of Asian cuisine from food trucks and vendors, relax in the beer garden, browse merchandise and engage in hands-on activities such as the Chinese tea ceremony and learning how to use chopsticks.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The gain knob feels a little loose and imprecise, making fine adjustments a little fiddly, and the physical mute button produces an audible click if pressed while recording.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Being forced to put modern life on mute was, in its own way, radical, though our meetings were tremor-free.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On the beer front, Good Pressure offers popular styles, including clear and hazy IPAs, a Pilsner, blonde ale and American light lager, plus a handful of hard seltzers.—
Brandon Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Little details included Viennese craft ale in the fridge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While the would-be leaders of France and Germany issued sharp rebukes to Trump, the opposition in central and eastern Europe was more muted.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Henson’s makeup and hair complemented the theatricality of her attire, with her hair tossed in a high bun and the actress’ makeup featuring dramatic eyes and a muted lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Come for the home brew, stay for the honky-tonk.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
19 Jan. 2026
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Grains and Taps also offers home brew classes and hosts beer-making demonstrations.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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