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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
Even when the houselights dim mid-overture some of them still don’t shut up.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Because integralism doesn’t include the idea that the Pope should shut up on certain issues.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Those of us who love her were able to finally take a breather on this one when the film bros eventually shut up and were able to admit that Hathaway totally whips ass in this franchise closer.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
But to those going to an upcoming show, for the love of God please shut up when Raye is sharing this story; a quiet room isn’t a license to yell stupid nonsense.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Because integralism doesn’t include the idea that the Pope should shut up on certain issues.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Those of us who love her were able to finally take a breather on this one when the film bros eventually shut up and were able to admit that Hathaway totally whips ass in this franchise closer.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
But to those going to an upcoming show, for the love of God please shut up when Raye is sharing this story; a quiet room isn’t a license to yell stupid nonsense.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut up
Verb
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The Social Security trust fund, which supports over 75 million Americans, is projected to dry up in 2032.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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By the time execution numbers drop, the creative pipeline dried up months ago.—
Nir Bashan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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As the moment unfolded, Savannah shushed the future king and even briefly placed her hand over his mouth in an effort to keep him composed.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Trae Young won Madison Square Garden’s undying enmity in the 2021 playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks, punctuating game-breaking shots by shushing the crowd or bowing to the fans and waving goodbye.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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The same idea is being explored elsewhere in London, though not always with the same hushed, Westminster polish.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Davis crafted a marquee lineup that included Springsteen, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jennifer Hudson, The Killers and Paul Simon, but a massive thunderstorm silenced the show before many of the top names could perform.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Your method of dismissing your flippant remarks, then, is probably the next best option to silence.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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The atmosphere had changed—security kept an eye out for media to turn away at the entrance, and golfers clammed up when asked what was going on at the club.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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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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In one game, away to Leeds United, those two were positioned on the corners of the City six-yard box at goal kicks, rather than the centre-backs, and were charged with taking as many touches as necessary to play through the opposition press and quiet the Elland Road crowd.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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For most of the four-game series against the A’s, Angels pitching had been able to quiet the bat of first baseman Nick Kurtz.—
Jason Burke,
Oc Register,
21 June 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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Yet because tax law provides commercial property owners little incentive to redevelop, and high fees further punish anyone trying to build housing, the effect of these reforms has been muted.—
Nolan Gray,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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This guest channels major Chloé energy by styling belted, muted pink jeans with a romantic yet structured ruffled blouse, platform clogs, round sunnies, and a top-handle bag.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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“Shut up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut%20up. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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