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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
Some bits of this chapter have been used for generations to say to women, sit down, shut up, and make the tea.
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Belinda Luscombe, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
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
Get it out of your system, and then shut up and never say it again.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
And there was the Michigan accent and the fact that the guy doesn’t shut up.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025
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Belinda Luscombe, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
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
Get it out of your system, and then shut up and never say it again.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
And there was the Michigan accent and the fact that the guy doesn’t shut up.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut up
Verb
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When circulation is blocked, liquidity dries up, stagnation sets in, and economic depression can follow.—
Jeff Mayhugh,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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The goals dried up for Mohamed Salah before the Africa Cup of Nations, and Cody Gakpo's form has left many supporters wishing that Luis Diaz hadn't been sold to Bayern Munich.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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In the clip, the then-6-year-old can be seen walking with his iPad to the next room and shushing everyone.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The View has a long history of guests receiving sustained standing ovations — and Goldberg attempting to shush rowdy audience members.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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The air is hushed, the water glassy.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mendoza hushed any critics in the Rose Bowl, providing both the stats and the subtle moments.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Do not let the voices of my courageous compatriots be silenced.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Dan Piper, a teacher who spoke at the vigil, told those gathered that the federal officials are hoping to silence dissent.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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Then, after Austin Jackson sustained his season-ending knee injury in early November in Miami’s loss to the Bills , the Dolphins run game clammed up.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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Although that doesn’t account for those opposite behaviors (e.g., clamming up).—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Maybe the mad dash to tariffs will be quieted some this year, only to be replaced by geopolitical turmoil, greatly impacting trade, and domestic economic chaos egged on by migrant raids, unemployment, affordability, Social Security, inflation and national debt.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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There are birds, their songs and calls rising to the surface when the traffic quiets.—
Emily Brindley,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Later, for nearly 60 years, the lights were out and the gaiety muted in this once-vibrant community.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Dusty rose and muted blush neutrals are emerging as a modern alternative to jewel tones.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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Going back home Sunday looks nice, except for the Lake Effect Snow belt up in New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2024
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“Shut up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut%20up. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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