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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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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
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Sandstone walls fold and refold around you, glowing red and gold as the light shifts overhead, and the silence inside the canyon takes on a cathedral hush.
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Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Diane Penningroth,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.
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Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Noun
The spa The 800-square-meter wellness space is pure hush.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Sandstone walls fold and refold around you, glowing red and gold as the light shifts overhead, and the silence inside the canyon takes on a cathedral hush.
—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Verb
The Des Plaines River’s forest preserves and lakes that hush the sounds of commuter traffic and O’Hare.
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Diane Penningroth,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.
—
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hush
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.
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Kritzler, meanwhile, said his own offer to buy the arena was met with silence from the Oakland Acquisition Company.
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What strikes Sonnenfeld most, however, is not the conduct itself but the silence surrounding it.
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The city is also opening cooling centers throughout the five boroughs.
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Various splash pads and several indoor dining venues can also help guests cool off.
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His foray into fiction coincided with the writers’ strike, drying up all his income and future projects.
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Inside the front office, there is some sentiment internally to remaining patient and waiting to see if the market dries up on some players.
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His interactions with Daemon (Matt Smith) last season, going so far as to shush him at one point, were a breath of fresh air.
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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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On Saturday afternoon, as tournament leaders played in the quiet of a clearing course and a low-slung sun, train whistles from the Long Island Railroad echoed clear across the land, offering reminders for the few who remained that their ride was leaving.
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Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
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On Israel, a lot of candidates have clammed up.
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The Arrested Development actor clammed up when Smartless cohost Jason Bateman brought up Arnett's ex-wife and their bathroom habits.
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Strong contrasts almost disappeared, colors were consistently muted, white was never truly white, and black was nearly absent.
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There are also six more colors to choose from like black, bright yellow, and muted pink.
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“Hush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hush. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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