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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
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
With the light nearly gone — the UMass Dartmouth field doesn’t have lights — Callahan silenced the Raiders bats one more time and this eventually led to the decision to pause the game.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Days after her heated exchange with White in which the coach benched the star, Clark silenced critics and the building buzz by scoring 17 points, dishing out eight assists and grabbing seven rebounds in the 83-71 win against Angel Reese and the Dream.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Laura Italiano, a veteran New York City courts reporter who was in Carro's courtroom on Wednesday, said this is the third time in six months that the judge and court staff have silenced or ignored journalists seeking access to evidence or proceedings in Mangione's case.
—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
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 the Spurs have silenced the crowd so far.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
With the light nearly gone — the UMass Dartmouth field doesn’t have lights — Callahan silenced the Raiders bats one more time and this eventually led to the decision to pause the game.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Days after her heated exchange with White in which the coach benched the star, Clark silenced critics and the building buzz by scoring 17 points, dishing out eight assists and grabbing seven rebounds in the 83-71 win against Angel Reese and the Dream.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Laura Italiano, a veteran New York City courts reporter who was in Carro's courtroom on Wednesday, said this is the third time in six months that the judge and court staff have silenced or ignored journalists seeking access to evidence or proceedings in Mangione's case.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silenced
Adjective
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In the specialized program, Levasseur received a different treatment called radically open dialectical behavior therapy, which focuses on tapping into suppressed emotions and helping people move away from black-and-white thinking patterns.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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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
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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Just before, O’Hare shushed someone for clapping.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Talk of a bubble in artificial intelligence has not been quelled despite Nvidia delivering yet another blockbuster quarter in November.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Nov. 2025
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Conditions declined in 27 of the 72 countries assessed, with those in Kenya — where anti-corruption protests were quelled, in part, by a seven-hour internet shutdown — deteriorating the most.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Nov. 2025
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The look of sheer repressed, stymied rage/laughter on Raph’s face when Paul sniffs the Oreos instead is one of the episode’s biggest laughs.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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There is something all too American, Baker argues, about believing that bucolic scenery and bourgeois pretensions can keep the repressed and foundational histories of this country’s utmost oppressions at bay.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Redemptions quieted, and the industry resumed its growth.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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After a multi-billion dollar settlement from BP and regulatory reform, the nationwide outcry over industry recklessness quieted to a murmur.—
Kylie Williams,
Miami Herald,
29 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Despite the scale of the tournament, investor expectations have been relatively subdued due to the macro backdrop, geopolitical uncertainty and growing concerns about the dwindling consumer demand, JPMorgan strategists wrote.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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Seleção supporters expected the flowing, entertaining play of Pelé’s era and were subdued before Vinícius evened the score with his spectacular angled effort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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What begins as a survival nightmare slowly transforms into something far more disturbing as fractured memories, conflicting realities, and hidden truths force Ann to confront the possibility that the greatest threat may not be lurking in the woods at all, but buried deep within her own psyche.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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There are hidden pathways, jungle gyms, koi ponds and lounging spaces that reveal themselves gradually over the course of your stay.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Perhaps end-of-year festivities might be muted this year.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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But enthusiasm elsewhere was muted.—
ELIZABETH ECONOMY,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Silenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silenced. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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