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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
ABC News, 3 June 2026
Simley falls The Spartans’ usually potent offense was silenced by freshman phenom Caliegh Barrone in Simley’s 5-0 quarterfinal defeat.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
While Granada Hills started each inning with its leadoff hitter reaching base, each time Campos successfully silenced the next three hitters for the Highlanders.
—Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 30 May 2026
Rachel Cohen worried that demonstrators exercising their 1st Amendment rights were being silenced.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The matchup will bear some tension following last Friday’s heated game, when Clark silenced critics by returning from a back injury to post 22 points and nine assists in an Indiana victory.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
Prosecutors said Castillo silenced the victim's emergency notification and turned off the emergency light.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 19 May 2026
In the Middlesex League, Sankaran Menon tallied four kills, two block assists, and one ace as Lexington silenced Burlington 3-0 for a 15th straight win.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
The hours and hours of screams, only silenced when victims were finally murdered.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 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
Since then authorities have increasingly silenced dissent.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Simley falls The Spartans’ usually potent offense was silenced by freshman phenom Caliegh Barrone in Simley’s 5-0 quarterfinal defeat.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
While Granada Hills started each inning with its leadoff hitter reaching base, each time Campos successfully silenced the next three hitters for the Highlanders.
—Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 30 May 2026
Rachel Cohen worried that demonstrators exercising their 1st Amendment rights were being silenced.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The matchup will bear some tension following last Friday’s heated game, when Clark silenced critics by returning from a back injury to post 22 points and nine assists in an Indiana victory.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
Prosecutors said Castillo silenced the victim's emergency notification and turned off the emergency light.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 19 May 2026
In the Middlesex League, Sankaran Menon tallied four kills, two block assists, and one ace as Lexington silenced Burlington 3-0 for a 15th straight win.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
The hours and hours of screams, only silenced when victims were finally murdered.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silenced
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General Manager Ken Holland hinted at potentially being done after trading center Phillip Danault for a draft pick in December and acquiring Panarin at a suppressed price in February, though he has been known to under-promise often and, sometimes, over-deliver.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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The Giants offense got shushed Wednesday night by Shohei Ohtani, and their hitters went down almost as quietly against right-hander Emmet Sheehan.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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To the point where Reid shushed him down at times.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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While the emergency response quelled the threat of a violent explosion as of Monday night, 16,000 residents, largely from the city of Stanton, were still unable to return home until all evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday evening.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Intense protests related to economic issues broke out in Iran in early 2026, but were harshly quelled.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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
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Tage Thompson momentarily quieted that Bell Centre crowd with a goal 53 seconds into the game that gave the Sabres a 1-0 lead.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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So, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has quieted some rebellious voices by campaigning for aggressively redrawn congressional maps, Democrats should be aware of how dogged their opponents are willing to get.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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His entourage subdued Sirhan as a teenage busboy cradled the injured Kennedy.—
Sophia Zhang,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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The employees subdued Scott in the parking lot and held him down until police arrived.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Niki’s musical genius is frequently alluded to, dreams deferred by his hearing disorder, and Woodall physically communicates that repressed frustration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The deeply repressed make great ghost fodder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Wall Street’s worries about rising inflation have been somewhat muted by the latest round of corporate profit reports.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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But any relief or celebration was muted by news far too fitting for the 2026 Tigers.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Silenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silenced. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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