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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
Francine Russo, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
This also squelches any storm activity, and heat domes can act like detour signs in the atmosphere, rerouting storms around them.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Nina MacLaughlin, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2023
Finally, an electronic squelch.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 1 Jan. 2023
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Verb
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
This also squelches any storm activity, and heat domes can act like detour signs in the atmosphere, rerouting storms around them.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 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.
—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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Economists have cautioned that the US-Israeli war with Iran and the related oil and supply shock could suppress hiring activity in the United States.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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His puck-moving play was completely suppressed in the offensive zone, too.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Wine country with kids in tow doesn’t have to mean a stressful afternoon of shushing and screen time.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Turning to shush it, Adele saw Dean with his tongue in her mother’s mouth and his hand up under her minidress.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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His wisecracks were kept to a minimum.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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One wisecrack went too far, in the eyes of the people whose eyes sit below red caps.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Critics worry that the buffer zones could be used to quell nonviolent demonstrations or criminalize free speech.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 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
Verb
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Derron Donaldson, director of racquets at Baha Mar, echoes the sentiment, also reminding spectators to silence phones.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The athleisure retailer reached a cooperation agreement with Wilson, adding two of his candidates to its board and silencing Wilson’s public criticism of the company for 18 months, writes Forbes senior contributor Pamela Danziger.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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That threat drew a sharp retort from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.—
Andrew Muhammad,
The Conversation,
7 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
Verb
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Adelman watched each game from his Portland home, often turning down the volume to mute the announcers, much to the chagrin of his wife, Mary Kay.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Choose muted, refined tones and reduce harsh contrast for a calmer space.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
1 June 2026
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“Squelch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squelch. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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