SHUSHES Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

shushes

verb

present tense third-person singular of shush

as in silences

to stop the noise or speech of shushed the crying baby

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Recent Examples of shushes Before the chatter can continue, Sharon Leone (Diane Farr), the Cal Fire Division Chief and mother of Bode Leone (Max Thieriot), quickly shushes everyone and reminds them to focus. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026

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With no evidence of a crime and no one willing to believe them, the unlikely pair must uncover the truth before the killer silences them for good.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
The government silences critics, shuts down free press and condemns other political parties.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of silences

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Their Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation effectively quiets daily transit hums and crowded office chatter, while custom 40mm drivers pump out rich acoustics backed by customizable Ultra Bass tuning.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Boos or not, the new GM has to decide on the best course of action for the present and future of the franchise, not just the one that quiets things down the quickest.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of quiets

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Once your wager settles, BetMGM will credit your account with $150 in Bonus Bets.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The arrival of Alma, a real estate developer from Madrid who settles in Gazulea with her two daughters, disrupts the community’s life and sparks a conflict between the town’s future and the preservation of its roots.

— Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

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