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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
Tucker Reals, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
But other than that, the music has mostly been silenced, and that appears poised to change.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere, Leah Bertling and Cat Cannon each netted two goals and had one assist while Sierra Becotte notched her first career shutout as Barnstable silenced Nantucket 7-0.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Matayo Uiagalelei caused a fumble to set up an Oregon touchdown, Jordon Davison rushed for two scores and the Ducks silenced Texas Tech’s offense for a quarterfinal win at the Orange Bowl.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Critics have not been silenced, though.
—David Knutson, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
Commenters cannot be silenced or treated differently due to their opinion.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
This season Chubb, 29, silenced most of his critics, and extinguished the doubts that surfaced, which included his own, and labored to re-establish himself as a pass rushing force.
—Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
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
Do not let the voices of my courageous compatriots be silenced.
—Tucker Reals, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
But other than that, the music has mostly been silenced, and that appears poised to change.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere, Leah Bertling and Cat Cannon each netted two goals and had one assist while Sierra Becotte notched her first career shutout as Barnstable silenced Nantucket 7-0.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Matayo Uiagalelei caused a fumble to set up an Oregon touchdown, Jordon Davison rushed for two scores and the Ducks silenced Texas Tech’s offense for a quarterfinal win at the Orange Bowl.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Critics have not been silenced, though.
—David Knutson, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
Commenters cannot be silenced or treated differently due to their opinion.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
This season Chubb, 29, silenced most of his critics, and extinguished the doubts that surfaced, which included his own, and labored to re-establish himself as a pass rushing force.
—Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silenced
Adjective
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In The Way to Colonos, the horror that emerges is more suppressed and internal than in the ancient texts.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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Too long submerged in suppressed grief, Zilpha now came up from its depth like any swimmer stroking toward light and sweet air.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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Iran claimed to have quelled demonstrations that have lasted more than two weeks and are feared to have left hundreds dead, even easing its telecoms blackout, though an internet shutdown persisted.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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But Trump’s usual tactics haven’t quelled GOP dissent.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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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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Stafford’s final throw quieted a noisy crowd in Charlotte.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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On the bright side, the over-eager talk of an AI bubble has quieted in the past couple months, as the Magnificent 7 stocks have diverged and some have faltered.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine has subdued the most contagious virus on earth.—
Jerome Adams,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Nazism’s total domination politically and socially found an aesthetic counterpart in the visual reduction of bodies to things, ecstatically subdued before the hypnotic power of a leader, force, or sublime beauty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The more involved Jana becomes, the more she is forced to confront her past and her repressed memories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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To me, Betsy is a repressed housewife who is trying to make it as a musician.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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“Silenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silenced. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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