as in silent
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Dan Primack, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Until now, Aaron has been mum about the reality TV show.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 June 2025
Throughout last week’s judicial ping pong match, the president stayed mostly mum.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 June 2025
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Adjective
Chicago's current mayor didn't negotiate the Bally's deal and has been relatively mum about the temporary casino and the permanent one's future.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Until now, Aaron has been mum about the reality TV show.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
Queen Camilla is keeping mum about King Charles and Prince Harry‘s ongoing rift.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 June 2025
Throughout last week’s judicial ping pong match, the president stayed mostly mum.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mum
Adjective
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But most Republicans remained silent, or accused Padilla of being a provocateur.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Many victims remain silent out of fear, distrust or the belief that reporting won’t help.—
Jillian E. Snider,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
Noun
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More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything!—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
25 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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Wine, beer, charcuterie and vegetable trays provided.—
Ace The Stigma Foundation,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Hooters bankruptcy Hooters of America is known for its beer, chicken wings and waitresses who wear skimpy outfits.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 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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The elevated pub food in their kitchen is a great lunch spot and their beer program has something to satisfy everyone but many people come for their hoppy options, including their stunner The Substance ale and double IPA Swish.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Getty Images Non-alcoholic beer is on track to overtake ale as the second-largest beer category by volume worldwide this year, according to a new projections from industry tracker IWSR.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Just mix, brew, chill and pour fresh pints straight from your fridge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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This weekend has the Padres in Milwaukee — land of brats, brews and a ballclub that’s often the National League’s best at stretching dollar.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Lance Jimenez, a Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator, said the explosive was made from a 40-ounce Olde English 800 malt liquor bottle and a silky designer handkerchief.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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The items were later tested for DNA, Jimenez said, but only the malt liquor bottle yielded results.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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