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as in to suppress
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
immediately squelched any signs of rebellion
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Recent Examples of squelch
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
These structured habits—doing the same thing in the same place at the same time of day—were more likely to lead to long-term success than attempting to squelch counterproductive impulses in the moment.
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Francine Russo,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
Nina MacLaughlin,
BostonGlobe.com,
20 July 2023
Finally, an electronic squelch.
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Andrew Stuttaford,
National Review,
1 Jan. 2023
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Verb
Gracie’s discovery is squelched and this character’s value to the play comes in establishing how institutional silence can have an equally pernicious impact on confronting social hatreds.
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Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
These structured habits—doing the same thing in the same place at the same time of day—were more likely to lead to long-term success than attempting to squelch counterproductive impulses in the moment.
—
Francine Russo,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Poems of ‘human residue’ in a new collection Joe Hall’s poems move between a fist-pounding urgency, the fire and squelch of this moment of our endtime, and a vulnerability hushed and gentle as a nightgown on a laundry line.
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Nina MacLaughlin,
BostonGlobe.com,
20 July 2023
Finally, an electronic squelch.
—
Andrew Stuttaford,
National Review,
1 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squelch
Verb
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Record-setting heat is suspected in 25 deaths from the Deep South to the Midwest to the East Coast, authorities said, with the temperature highs also suppressing some Fourth of July celebrations.
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When coated onto a polypropylene separator with graphene, the material formed a thin interfacial layer that readily absorbed electrolyte while suppressing polysulfide migration.
Verb
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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.
Noun
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The wisecrack clearly landed with the audience, though the cameras picked up the late-night host’s face dropping.
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His wisecracks were kept to a minimum.
Verb
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Newsom has not said if the newer version of the bill quells this concern.
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For those who are worried, this might help to quell fears.
Verb
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Davis crafted a marquee lineup that included Springsteen, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jennifer Hudson, The Killers and Paul Simon, but a massive thunderstorm silenced the show before many of the top names could perform.
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Your method of dismissing your flippant remarks, then, is probably the next best option to silence.
Noun
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In a blistering retort on Instagram, Paris’ deputy mayor Audrey Pulvar stepped into the arena on Grégoire’s behalf, blasting American commentators for mocking France’s climate woes while contributing the most to global emissions.
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Rob-Will's bloody-mouthed Rip retort was just as classic.
Verb
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Upon their return, most ended up in countries that were invaded and subdued by the German army.
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Over a decade, more than 1,000 people have died across the country after police subdued them through means not intended to be lethal, such as physical holds, Tasers and body blows, an investigation led by The Associated Press found.
Verb
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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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“Squelch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squelch. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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