as in to hush
to stop talking
the kids quieted down when they realized I was about to ask them if they wanted ice cream
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The brothers bonded over the game, but in his work, Grant so frequently provided a microphone for the voices a powerful organization would rather hush.
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Behind the station doors are 150 polished European-style rooms, hushed corridors and a few magnificent surprises.
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His foray into fiction coincided with the writers’ strike, drying up all his income and future projects.
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Inside the front office, there is some sentiment internally to remaining patient and waiting to see if the market dries up on some players.
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On Israel, a lot of candidates have clammed up.
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The Arrested Development actor clammed up when Smartless cohost Jason Bateman brought up Arnett's ex-wife and their bathroom habits.
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In one sketch, David as Bell makes the historic first phone call, but the guy on the other end won't shut up.
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Dude, just leave — or stay and shut up!
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“Quiet (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet%20%28down%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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