as in silent
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The Orioles are mum on their secret sauce – there are plenty of theories – though some of their guiding principles aren’t necessarily groundbreaking.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Sean Piccoli, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
While both stars are remaining mum about the current state of their love lives, Spice and Gardner have been linked together in recent months, having dinner together or being present at the same events.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Until now, Aaron has been mum about the reality TV show.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The Orioles are mum on their secret sauce – there are plenty of theories – though some of their guiding principles aren’t necessarily groundbreaking.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Noun
Three stars of the Yellowstone prequel 1923 appearing at Deadline Contenders Television on Saturday stayed mum on the details of the two-hour finale that airs Sunday and could well mark the end of the hit series.
—Sean Piccoli, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
While both stars are remaining mum about the current state of their love lives, Spice and Gardner have been linked together in recent months, having dinner together or being present at the same events.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mum
Adjective
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So far, the ESA has been silent on Trump excluding video game consoles from his tariff exemptions.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Taliban are also silent on the other restrictions and whether there is any chance of removing them.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
The Athletic,
24 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
10 Aug. 2023
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Because his work, as is often the case, leaves us almost speechless.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2023
Noun
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The assailant hopped a fence at the governor's mansion, broke windows, entered the residence and deployed Molotov cocktails made from beer bottles and gasoline, police said.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The unusual-looking freshwater fish, which has pointy teeth and a long snout, measured 7 feet and 3 inches and weighed 153 pounds, according to Weston’s post—about the same heft as a keg of beer.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Don’t let your homemade soda sit at room temperature too long if trying the home brew method.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2025
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Cristeros is a re-release of one of their home brews.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
Noun
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American Wheat Beer The American version of a German hefeweizen began with Widmer’s Hefeweizen, which differed from its Bavarian counterpart by using an ale yeast that did not impart a strong clove and banana nose like the traditional versions.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Six ales, three lagers, and, surprisingly, one non-alcoholic beer were chosen by the Beverage Testing Institute (BevTest) as the Top Ten Beers of 2024.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
15 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The cold brew coffee founder said his cost for glass bottles sourced from China will go up 50%, while chai sourced from India will increase by 26% and coffee imported from Ethiopia, Peru and Canada will climb by 10%.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Many of its popular roasts have patriotic names, such as the Bravo Zulu blend with chocolate and toffee; Commander's Choice hazelnut flavor with a touch of fruit; Depth Charge espresso blend; Missing in Action for its decaffeinated brew; and War Horse Southern Pecan blend.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On a frigid evening in January, two homeless men sat on a bench downtown, swilling malt liquor.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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On a frigid evening in January, two homeless men sat on a bench downtown, swilling malt liquor.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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