as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Even if this mum thinks that the video is perfectly innocent, there are people who will not see it that way.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The White House had been mum on details ahead of Wednesday's event.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
After giving birth to her second child earlier this year, Jennifer Lawrence has stayed mum on everything relating to her newborn.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Even if this mum thinks that the video is perfectly innocent, there are people who will not see it that way.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Noun
Victor Felix has been mainly mum about claims he’s been throwing his governmental weight around over the city’s annual Viva la Independencia parade.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The White House had been mum on details ahead of Wednesday's event.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 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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At the same time, Cissie Graham Lynch, daughter of Franklin Graham and granddaughter of the late Rev. Billy Graham, is urging believers not to stay silent in the face of growing hostility, including in the United States.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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Grief said at the time that the law was silent on whether tickets could be ordered online but purchased in person from a licensed retailer on a player's behalf by a broker.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 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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Where to Eat: Try the hotel’s bistro, Petit Plaisir, for seasonal French cuisine, or enjoy local specialties and beer at Gasthof Adler.—
Sofia Markovich,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Democrats largely did not speak her name, were mostly mute about the new sentencing memo, and none joined a protest outside the courthouse.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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On the left is a power button, a mic mute button, a textured metal volume knob, and a USB-C charging port, which doubles as the audio port for wired use.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 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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That those brilliant turquoise waves had flattened and hardened into muted whites and grays.—
Laura Poppick
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Julia is dressed quite plainly in servants’ clothing, while Henry looks slightly more well-to-do, though he’s also fitted in muted browns (and notably is wearing a kilt!).—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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As of Tuesday, July 16, the list of draft beers is subject to change including a West Coast India pale ale, blonde ale and a fruited sour ale.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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BrewDog's bottled beers in a variety of styles, such as ales, stouts, India pale ales (IPA) and lagers, are distributed to British supermarkets and exported worldwide.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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