as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
AFAR Media, 9 July 2025
Your mum and her husband are both appallingly unhinged.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 July 2025
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
And while the mayors of Orlando and Orange County, have been mostly mum about all this, Maitland Mayor John Lowndes made a trip to Orange County’s legislative delegation meeting just last month, specifically to ask for changes to state law as well.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
While officials remained mum on exactly which cities JSX may serve next, the company has already been expanding its network this summer with existing aircraft.
—AFAR Media, 9 July 2025
Your mum and her husband are both appallingly unhinged.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
The White House had been mum on details ahead of Wednesday's event.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
And while the mayors of Orlando and Orange County, have been mostly mum about all this, Maitland Mayor John Lowndes made a trip to Orange County’s legislative delegation meeting just last month, specifically to ask for changes to state law as well.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mum
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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But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything!—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The rest of the Royals’ lineup remained silent as the Marlins earned a series victory with a 3-1 win at LoanDepot Park.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
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Our tester noted that the sleep mode is almost completely silent, which is useful if your kid or their roommate is a light sleeper.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Where? Anyone who visits the Franklin Beer Garden at Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St., between 5 and 10 p.m. Thursday, July 24, gets a free beer.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Police claimed that Ramirez admitted to consuming three beers on his way home from work.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Please check back again soon for the recorded video. LIVE VIDEO TO BEGIN AFTER AD Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Use up and down arrows to change volume, and spacebar or enter to toggle mute.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
18 July 2025
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But [the character, who is mute] doesn't have to talk!—
Jordan Hoffman Updated,
EW.com,
10 July 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
Adjective
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Flavonoids, an antioxidant found in oranges and other plants, may contribute to orange juice's muted effect on blood sugar.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Wall Street is tracking for a muted open after the S & P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq ended yesterday's session at another record close.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The store’s freezers are stocked with pies made with combinations of steak, mushrooms, bacon, ale, and haggis.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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The Garden Bar sells beer, ale, Pimm’s or cans of ‘Punk AF’.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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