as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Ella Lee, The Hill, 17 June 2025
As for her other possible acting roles, Streisand stayed mum.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Viral TikTok shows the iPhone diction feature bug While Trump and the White House have been mum about the reported glitch, far-right commentators, including Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, have not.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
But Trump has remained mum on any clemency for Menendez.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 17 June 2025
As for her other possible acting roles, Streisand stayed mum.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
Noun
And while the mayors of Orlando and Orange County, have been mostly mum about all this, Maitland Mayor John Lowndes made a trip to Orange County’s legislative delegation meeting just last month, specifically to ask for changes to state law as well.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Viral TikTok shows the iPhone diction feature bug While Trump and the White House have been mum about the reported glitch, far-right commentators, including Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, have not.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 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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With 66 distinct incidents logged between January and late June, the state has had reports of an array of mysterious aerial objects, ranging from glowing orbs and silent triangles to fast-moving disks and shape-shifting lights.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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Once you’re negatively labeled, even your best work struggles to break through the silent barrier those words create.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The United States mainly imports vehicles, machinery and electrical equipment, alongside agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, beer and spirits from Mexico.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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Before changing locations in May, the business focused mainly on its signature perfume, cologne and candle mixing bar, offering beer and wine to customers.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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In time, a healthier Dodgers pitching staff could render such mistakes mute.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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This headset ticks every box with great sound, comfortable over-ear cans, and a noise-isolating mic for group chat, with easy mute controls on the cable.—
Simon Hill Adrienne So,
Wired News,
6 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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Consumers who prefer a caramel macchiato from Starbucks for their caffeine hit will likely see a more muted impact on their wallets.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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Market movements were relatively muted, signaling investors think Trump’s new tariffs are more negotiating tactics than firm policy.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the International Wine and Spirits Record (IWSR) has projected that non-alcoholic beer will overtake ale to become the second-largest beer category by volume worldwide this year.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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BrewDog, founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie, produces bottled and canned beers in a variety of styles, such as ales, stouts, India pale ales (IPA) and lagers, some of which are also available in keg containers.—
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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