as in hushed
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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Verb
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The vibe is hushed and calming.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025 -
When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Somewhere along the way, the offers dried up.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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But in the fourth quarter, Dallas’ offense dried up.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Moviegoers' comic enjoyment was so prominent that at one point, a foul-mouthed viewer yelled for everyone to shut up.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Get it out of your system, and then shut up and never say it again.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Quieted (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieted%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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