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as in to dry up
to stop talking
you have no right to tell the rest of us to shut up
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Recent Examples of shut up
But according to two top tech CEOs, the customers actually paying the bills—like a heavy equipment manufacturer in the Midwest—are asking the tech industry to shut up about the hype and show them the receipts.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
Without them, residents in much of the northern region of the country would be completely shut up in their homes during the winter months.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Charlie Davis on Survivor 46 wouldn’t shut up about Taylor Swift.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2025
Some bits of this chapter have been used for generations to say to women, sit down, shut up, and make the tea.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
Without them, residents in much of the northern region of the country would be completely shut up in their homes during the winter months.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Charlie Davis on Survivor 46 wouldn’t shut up about Taylor Swift.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2025
Some bits of this chapter have been used for generations to say to women, sit down, shut up, and make the tea.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut up
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Overuse of aquifers can lower the water table and dry up nearby springs, and irrigation for ranching accounts for a large share of the area’s water use.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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The goals have dried up for Welbeck — one in his last 11 Premier League appearances — just when Hurzeler needs him more than ever to be in top form.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Top sleep aid for kids This extremely popular sound machine uses an authentic human voice to calm babies to sleep with a calming, shushing sound.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Kempe then put a gloved finger to his lips, shushing the sixth consecutive sellout crowd in Anaheim.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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Immediately, his teacher hushed him.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Egregiously, Michelin stars were never meant for taco stands — not in the modern era when the guide’s definition of greatness has so often meant white tablecloths, hushed dining rooms and pricey tasting menus.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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The goal isn’t to silence voices, but to make sure the platform stays safe and sustainable for creators, viewers, and advertisers.—
Christopher DiLella,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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There are high hopes for US biotech company Scribe Therapeutics' STX-1150 treatment, which epigenetically silences the PCSK9 gene in the liver to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2026
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But when co-host Maria McErlane looked for details, Norton clammed up.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The client is bound to clam up.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ball collided hard with Lee and both crumpled quickly to the floor, quieting the arena while many looked on anxiously.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Concertgoers at the United Center should instead stick to sugary, spiked beverages loaded with hard liquor, because those are well known to settle the stomach, quiet the masses and minimize hospital visits.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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That’s why the company’s same-store-sales growth has been muted, limiting Home Depot’s earnings growth.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Vegas has allowed less with Marner skating between Pavel Dorofeyev and Reilly Smith, but that line’s offense has been muted.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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In my testing, the Rucker 4.0 was comfortable without its hip belt up to around 30 pounds.—
Ian Graber-Stiehl,
Outside,
5 Dec. 2025
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The evening’s co-main event bout between Raymond Ford and Thomas Mattice also has a belt up for grabs.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Shut up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut%20up. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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