as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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as in nappy
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Recent Examples of mum
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
While Patrick seems confident in his sources, the mayor's office remains mum.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Rick’s bandmates, all around the same age, vary from affable to irascible; the sweetest of them is McDonald’s Sandy, who lives with his mum and seems to look up to Rick as a guy who’s surely got it together.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
Dhillon’s allies and former colleagues back in California, meanwhile, aren’t so mum.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
While Patrick seems confident in his sources, the mayor's office remains mum.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Rapper Flo Rida has stayed mum.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Rick’s bandmates, all around the same age, vary from affable to irascible; the sweetest of them is McDonald’s Sandy, who lives with his mum and seems to look up to Rick as a guy who’s surely got it together.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 May 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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This battery system will enable up to 12 hours of silent scientific operations powered entirely by batteries, reducing both emissions and underwater noise that can interfere with sensitive marine research.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The system’s movements are perfectly precise, silent and ultra-smooth.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The crowd responded by throwing beer into the air.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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There was fruit, sandwiches, kimbap, beer, and cigarettes—enough to fill the day in quiet peace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Even extreme extrovert Christopher Meloni was rendered near mute by the ensuing chaos.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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The pair visited director Richard Donner, who raised the idea of playing a deaf and mute character to O'Halloran.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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But that overhauled tap system pours very nicely, so order a Manny’s—a pale ale from the local Georgetown Brewing Company that’s a local staple and accessible mid-point in flavor profile between hoppy craft ale and mild old-school lager.—
Mark DeJoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Spicy sauces do well with a hazy IPA or American-style lager, and tamarind sauce goes nicely with a lighter golden or blonde ale.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The abrupt end to her doubles foray at the HSBC Queen’s Club Championships was more muted.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The array of feathers added pops of color to the dress, with muted, earthy tones like soft browns and golds and more featured throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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