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as in to suppress
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
immediately squelched any signs of rebellion
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Recent Examples of squelch
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
These structured habits—doing the same thing in the same place at the same time of day—were more likely to lead to long-term success than attempting to squelch counterproductive impulses in the moment.
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Francine Russo,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
Nina MacLaughlin,
BostonGlobe.com,
20 July 2023
Finally, an electronic squelch.
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Andrew Stuttaford,
National Review,
1 Jan. 2023
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Verb
Gracie’s discovery is squelched and this character’s value to the play comes in establishing how institutional silence can have an equally pernicious impact on confronting social hatreds.
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Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
These structured habits—doing the same thing in the same place at the same time of day—were more likely to lead to long-term success than attempting to squelch counterproductive impulses in the moment.
—
Francine Russo,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Poems of ‘human residue’ in a new collection Joe Hall’s poems move between a fist-pounding urgency, the fire and squelch of this moment of our endtime, and a vulnerability hushed and gentle as a nightgown on a laundry line.
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Nina MacLaughlin,
BostonGlobe.com,
20 July 2023
Finally, an electronic squelch.
—
Andrew Stuttaford,
National Review,
1 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squelch
Verb
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Things like trying to disqualify the entire Utah County Attorney's Office, trying to get some of the evidence suppressed, trying to get a contempt order because the prosecutors violated the court's gag order.
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One key group that appeared to be suppressed, Prevotella species, may interfere with the production of nitric oxide.
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As the moment unfolded, Savannah shushed the future king and even briefly placed her hand over his mouth in an effort to keep him composed.
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Trae Young won Madison Square Garden’s undying enmity in the 2021 playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks, punctuating game-breaking shots by shushing the crowd or bowing to the fans and waving goodbye.
Noun
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The wisecrack clearly landed with the audience, though the cameras picked up the late-night host’s face dropping.
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His wisecracks were kept to a minimum.
Verb
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Authorities lifted the order hours later as crews quelled the flames.
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But the back half is a heady object lesson in the limits of partnership—how even the right person can’t fully quell whatever torment lurks in the recesses of one’s consciousness.
Verb
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Davis crafted a marquee lineup that included Springsteen, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jennifer Hudson, The Killers and Paul Simon, but a massive thunderstorm silenced the show before many of the top names could perform.
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Your method of dismissing your flippant remarks, then, is probably the next best option to silence.
Noun
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Rob-Will's bloody-mouthed Rip retort was just as classic.
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Already the encyclical letter is being interpreted by many as a clear and concise retort to Silicon Valley about the future of civilization.
Verb
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This set is subdued and classic, yet still ideal for the season.
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Investors need to see traffic through the strait rise meaningfully in the coming weeks and months at a minimum to keep prices subdued.
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Yet because tax law provides commercial property owners little incentive to redevelop, and high fees further punish anyone trying to build housing, the effect of these reforms has been muted.
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This guest channels major Chloé energy by styling belted, muted pink jeans with a romantic yet structured ruffled blouse, platform clogs, round sunnies, and a top-handle bag.
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“Squelch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squelch. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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