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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Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026 -
While most were silent, the few who traded muted pleasantries hushed as the homeowners of the Silver Court Trailer Park commenced their meeting.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For nearly a year after her firing, Barrera’s offers completely dried up.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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At the same time, the supply of affordable cars has largely dried up, Drury said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Everyone in the theater clammed up, as if embarrassed to have endorsed Max with laughter.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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But when co-host Maria McErlane looked for details, Norton clammed up.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This is then piped down to the Gulf where it is turned into liquid, frozen to [less than] minus 200 degrees Fahrenheit and then put into ships.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Even when the houselights dim mid-overture some of them still don’t shut up.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Because integralism doesn’t include the idea that the Pope should shut up on certain issues.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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“Quieted (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieted%20%28down%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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