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as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of
the instructor quickly silenced anyone who tried to interrupt we need to have a repairman come and silence that door alarm
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as in quelled
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
brutally silenced all political dissent in the country
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Recent Examples of silenced
Tharo Khun, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Whistled from the start of his Marseille career, Tudor silenced the sceptics in an atmosphere far more hostile than the one awaiting him in north London.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
But over the next three minutes, UNLV silenced the home crowd with a rapid 15-0 run spearheaded by 10 points from Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn to narrow the Broncos’ lead to 64-62.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
When federal or state agencies move in and start taking the lead, that local voice is silenced.
—Joshua Simmons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The measure was named after Trey Carlock, who died by suicide in 2019 after being silenced by an NDA in a settlement against Kanakuk Ministries.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Universities are under threat of government interference, book banning has reached unprecedented levels, journalists and artists and media outlets and attorneys are being punished, silenced, and doxed, and dissent everywhere is being criminalized.
—Gioia Woods, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Their policy requires that all cellphones and personal devices be silenced and out of sight during the day.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
But legislators should recognize that these needs can’t be silenced through negligence and deprivation.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
When monitoring wanes and enforcement fades, workers pay the price first in wages and safety, then in silenced voices and must choose between an empty stomach and their rights.
—Tharo Khun, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
But Brunson quickly silenced the doubters.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Whistled from the start of his Marseille career, Tudor silenced the sceptics in an atmosphere far more hostile than the one awaiting him in north London.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
But over the next three minutes, UNLV silenced the home crowd with a rapid 15-0 run spearheaded by 10 points from Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn to narrow the Broncos’ lead to 64-62.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
When federal or state agencies move in and start taking the lead, that local voice is silenced.
—Joshua Simmons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The measure was named after Trey Carlock, who died by suicide in 2019 after being silenced by an NDA in a settlement against Kanakuk Ministries.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Universities are under threat of government interference, book banning has reached unprecedented levels, journalists and artists and media outlets and attorneys are being punished, silenced, and doxed, and dissent everywhere is being criminalized.
—Gioia Woods, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Their policy requires that all cellphones and personal devices be silenced and out of sight during the day.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
But legislators should recognize that these needs can’t be silenced through negligence and deprivation.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silenced
Adjective
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Supervising sound editor Alastair Sirkett told IndieWire that Peter Claffey’s big, former-rugby-player frame really helps that moment sing with suppressed panic.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
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Letting muscles weaken suppressed genes involved in mitochondrial function and energy production in particular, including genes that are essential for muscle endurance and recovery.—
Bonnie Tsui,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Some shushed the crowds, urging them to be silent and reverent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The case helped fuel a revolt across Wall Street, mostly since quelled, by junior talent tired of 120-hour weeks.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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If Quebec’s French-Canadian separatist movement and various referenda were ultimately quelled by Canada recognizing that culturally and linguistically unique province as a nation within Canada, then Alberta is headed for a similar result, at best.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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While unfolding the investigation, Guiraudie also finds the town seething with stifled lust that’s ready to burst out volcanically—and that’s inseparable from the natural mystery and wonder of country life.—
JUSTIN CHANG,
New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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If there was any question about who the best team in the Eastern Conference is, the Detroit Pistons quieted all that noise for the third time Thursday.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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By Monday, the airport has quieted considerably.—
Rajesh Kumar Singh,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Commission member James Kowalski was a bit subdued in his comments.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lighting throughout the camp is deliberately subdued, with warm-temperature luminaires and dim solar path lights that create minimal pollution and allow for maximum Milky Way views.—
Megan Eaves,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Bigger film roles quickly followed, including that of the repressed, by-the-book Maj.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Walters and her lawyers had argued that repressed memories delayed the filing.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There is a heightened intensity to her songs, even at their most muted—a simmering cauldron of woe in near-constant threat of bubbling over.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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Soft, muted pink adds subtle warmth and works across styles.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Silenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silenced. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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