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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
Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The 2013 Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh is one haunting reminder of what happens when their voices are silenced.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
More interesting than movies that are industrially silenced, though, are those made by original filmmakers working relatively freely and personally, who’ve smoothed out and glazed over their artistry of their own accord.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Today, by the very people who claim to represent them, they were ignored, and even worse, silenced.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The series finale took nine innings to decide a winner, as Isa Torres was held to 1-for-5 with a walk, and Jaysoni Beachum was also silenced at the plate.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Kapanen silenced the raucous sellout crowd at Honda Center 38 seconds after the opening faceoff with his fourth goal in four games.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The fragile truce between Washington and Tehran has silenced – for now – the bombs, missiles and drones that caused death and destruction across the Middle East earlier in the war.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Erin McCarthy led all hitters with four hits and five RBIs as Wilmington silenced Melrose 19-0.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 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
After Gage Goncalves’s goal nearly 70 minutes into a scoreless game Friday silenced the most raucous crown in hockey, the Lightning reveled in a season-defining moment but realized the bigger task was two nights ahead of them.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The 2013 Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh is one haunting reminder of what happens when their voices are silenced.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
More interesting than movies that are industrially silenced, though, are those made by original filmmakers working relatively freely and personally, who’ve smoothed out and glazed over their artistry of their own accord.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Today, by the very people who claim to represent them, they were ignored, and even worse, silenced.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The series finale took nine innings to decide a winner, as Isa Torres was held to 1-for-5 with a walk, and Jaysoni Beachum was also silenced at the plate.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Kapanen silenced the raucous sellout crowd at Honda Center 38 seconds after the opening faceoff with his fourth goal in four games.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The fragile truce between Washington and Tehran has silenced – for now – the bombs, missiles and drones that caused death and destruction across the Middle East earlier in the war.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Erin McCarthy led all hitters with four hits and five RBIs as Wilmington silenced Melrose 19-0.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 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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To the point where Reid shushed him down at times.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lyonne shushed the staffer, got up and headed to the bathroom, according to Page Six.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Abreu quelled the inning, however, striking out Dylan Beavers and Coby Mayo swinging at sliders.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Apr. 2026
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Anxiety quelled, the party starts back up, with Bambaataa spinning a record by James Brown.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 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
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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
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But a 115-96 defeat in Game 4 on Sunday night in Houston quieted that talk.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the night the Rams drafted Simpson, general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay were uncharacteristically subdued during a news conference.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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What the experts say Hiring has picked up while layoffs remain relatively subdued, with little evidence so far that the Iran war is affecting the labor market.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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There, migrant labor, economic need and repressed desire collide, especially through his uneasy bond with Arvydas, a Czech co-worker whose open homophobia masks darker tensions.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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The gothic genre is well suited to repressed stories.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Market reaction was muted shortly after the judgment, with the rand currency, the barometer of investor confidence, little changed.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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Adenosine can’t dock, so the fatigue signal is muted and alertness goes up.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026
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“Silenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silenced. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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