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
Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 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
While remaining mum on the details, Esposito says Delta is testing out more elevated meal offerings on its flights.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 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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Coffin came up with the 1920s backdrop – an era that saw cinema shift from silent films to talkies — and did something the franchise rarely permits — make something personal.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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The Rangers offense was silent during the beginning of the game, while the defense held together.—
Cal Phillips,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The group meets once a month in beer halls, coffee shops and parks.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Consider that between the 1830s and 1850s, hundreds of thousands of German immigrants settled in places like New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Missouri, bringing with them a taste for dark sourdough breads, lager beer, sausages, and a delicatessen tradition.—
Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Works With Smartphones Additional features include dedicated mute buttons, gain indicators and separate controls for headphone and monitor outputs for more flexibility across recording and monitoring usage.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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To further slash the dialogue, the main protagonist is mute.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Three signature beer varieties were poured by the craft brewery, including its Kit Kupker, an amber ale; Devil’s Paint Box, a West Coast IPA; and Honest Haze, a hazy IPA.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 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
Adjective
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Here are a few takeaways from the sentencing hearing, including Heuermann’s muted statement, the heartfelt and emotional speeches from victims’ families and the next steps on the road to justice.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Pair it with pale blues and garden greens to double up on muted hues, or embrace the cinnamon hue and layer it with earth tones.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
17 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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