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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the storm passed, and a hush fell over the sea
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2
as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a hush fell over the auditorium as the lights went down
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as in to cool
to become still and orderly
the whole room hushed when the queen made her entrance
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as in to quiet (down)
to stop talking
the principal asked the children to hush and pay attention during the ceremony
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Recent Examples of hush
Clarissa Wei, AFAR Media, 13 May 2025
At the first yell a challenging roar went up from the big killer, followed by an immediate hush.
—Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
That’s where Panthers players continued their week-long celebration — Cats also lead the NHL in celebrating — as Conn Smythe playoffs MVP and pending free agent Sam Bennett took the mic as the crowd hushed.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
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Noun
The line stirs—shoulders square, phones slip into pockets, and a hush of anticipation settles over the crowd.
—Clarissa Wei, AFAR Media, 13 May 2025
At the first yell a challenging roar went up from the big killer, followed by an immediate hush.
—Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
Verb
Finally, go ahead and chop 44% off the Google Pixel Buds Pro wireless earbuds for filling commutes or jogs with bold bass, hushed background noise with ANC, and hands-free Google Assistant commands.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
That’s where Panthers players continued their week-long celebration — Cats also lead the NHL in celebrating — as Conn Smythe playoffs MVP and pending free agent Sam Bennett took the mic as the crowd hushed.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hush
Noun
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This growing divide between women’s needs and workplace support reflects a deeper issue: the cultural silence surrounding menopause is starting to crack—but only slowly.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
22 July 2025
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The truth is, nothing in the Constitution demands this silence.—
Lauren Cooley,
Sun Sentinel,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Some tenants were provided portable air conditioning units that may have been incapable of adequately cooling their apartments, the Attorney General's Office said.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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The best laptop cooling pad is the Havit Laptop Cooling Pad.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Verb
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For a start, the cheers from the nearby Andy Murray Arena are loud and booming, but so too is the exclusive balcony area hanging just to the side of the court, where people are sipping their wine or their Pimm’s and chatting loudly (the judge on court 1 has to shush them at one point).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The crowd had just spent an entire overtime shushing each other.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Moments of early-morning quiet in a deer stand are some of my favorites to recall.—
George Warthen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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Nestled among the trees in the quiet of the garden are figures of Polish saints and others associated with Carmel, including St. Therese of the Child Jesus and St. Louis Martin, her father, St. Raphael Kalinowski, St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. John Paul II.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Verb
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His early stardom never quite translated into a stable senior career as opportunities dried up in a system overflowing with talent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The money tap dried up after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Their shoulders are cooking beneath their shirts; the women have scarlet necks, the red of their arms is barely muted by muslin sleeves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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The buzz surrounding the Cubs hosting the 2027 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field was muted in Atlanta with no announcement last week.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Here are some of the most peaceful beach destinations for travelers really looking to relax and unwind in serenity: The Seychelles earned top spot as the most peaceful beach destination.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Who doesn’t love the serenity and beauty of a Japanese garden?—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Although that doesn’t account for those opposite behaviors (e.g., clamming up).—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Trump had been more open to diplomacy near the beginning of Israel’s conflict with Iran, leaving his nuclear deal options open with them, but has since clammed up.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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“Hush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hush. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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