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as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of
the instructor quickly silenced anyone who tried to interrupt we need to have a repairman come and silence that door alarm
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as in quelled
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
brutally silenced all political dissent in the country
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Recent Examples of silenced
Tharo Khun, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Directors, actors, writers and musicians have been jailed, exiled or silenced simply for telling their stories or advocating for freedom.
—Maryam Lieberman, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
So many of these people that contributed to this film were silenced, and were laughed at by the media – some of the same people that are singing their praises are the people that ignored them decades ago.
—Alyssa Jaffer, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Pitts is of the opinion that dwindling attendance and the rise of Christian nationalism have effectively silenced much of the clergy who might otherwise have expressed political or humanitarian thoughts about ICE.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Jennette McCurdy’s phone could not be silenced.
—Ashley Spencer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Silence reclaimed Once silenced by the Islamic Republic, Googoosh now voluntarily withholds her voice in solidarity.
—Richard Nedjat-Haiem, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
The forward couldn’t be silenced in the first quarter, racking up 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting (3-for-3 from 3).
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
But the Park Center graduate silenced them all with career-highs of seven 3-pointers and 21 points in a 78-75 road win.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
When monitoring wanes and enforcement fades, workers pay the price first in wages and safety, then in silenced voices and must choose between an empty stomach and their rights.
—Tharo Khun, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
But legislators should recognize that these needs can’t be silenced through negligence and deprivation.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Directors, actors, writers and musicians have been jailed, exiled or silenced simply for telling their stories or advocating for freedom.
—Maryam Lieberman, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
So many of these people that contributed to this film were silenced, and were laughed at by the media – some of the same people that are singing their praises are the people that ignored them decades ago.
—Alyssa Jaffer, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Pitts is of the opinion that dwindling attendance and the rise of Christian nationalism have effectively silenced much of the clergy who might otherwise have expressed political or humanitarian thoughts about ICE.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Jennette McCurdy’s phone could not be silenced.
—Ashley Spencer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Silence reclaimed Once silenced by the Islamic Republic, Googoosh now voluntarily withholds her voice in solidarity.
—Richard Nedjat-Haiem, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
The forward couldn’t be silenced in the first quarter, racking up 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting (3-for-3 from 3).
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
But the Park Center graduate silenced them all with career-highs of seven 3-pointers and 21 points in a 78-75 road win.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silenced
Adjective
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Letting muscles weaken suppressed genes involved in mitochondrial function and energy production in particular, including genes that are essential for muscle endurance and recovery.—
Bonnie Tsui,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
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Too long submerged in suppressed grief, Zilpha now came up from its depth like any swimmer stroking toward light and sweet air.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Brannon Martinsen complimented him with 16 points that included a couple of timely shots that quelled any momentum Harvard-Westlake was trying to build.—
Dan Lovi,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately, any hard feelings about how the Blue Jays’ offseason panned out could be quelled by another successful World Series run next season.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While unfolding the investigation, Guiraudie also finds the town seething with stifled lust that’s ready to burst out volcanically—and that’s inseparable from the natural mystery and wonder of country life.—
JUSTIN CHANG,
New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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By the mid-20th century, the mansion’s social life had quieted.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Best Actress in a Drama winner delivered a charmingly unbothered acceptance speech, while Hamnet’s Best Drama victory quieted comparisons to Renée Zellweger’s Judy season.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The build has felt oddly subdued for much of the month, largely because the focus shifted toward promoting the quarterly Peacock special instead.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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All this, while equity indexes have held near record highs, corporate-debt spreads are subdued and bond-market volatility remains sleepy.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Walters and her lawyers had argued that repressed memories delayed the filing.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Jan. 2026
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The more involved Jana becomes, the more she is forced to confront her past and her repressed memories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Without transparent, timely data, public attention has been muted, and coordination across CPS, the city and community partners has been more difficult than this moment demands.—
Daniel Anello,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.—
Vrinda Jagota,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Silenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silenced. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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