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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the storm passed, and a hush fell over the sea
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2
as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a hush fell over the auditorium as the lights went down
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as in to cool
to become still and orderly
the whole room hushed when the queen made her entrance
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as in to quiet (down)
to stop talking
the principal asked the children to hush and pay attention during the ceremony
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Recent Examples of hush
Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Vonn could be heard screaming in pain on the NBC broadcast of the race as a hush fell over the spectators, including members of Vonn's family waiting at the finish line.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
Will Graves, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
In the more than a month that has passed since team, state and local leadership unveiled plans to bring game day to KCK in the 2031 season, negotiations have remained largely hushed.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
She was treated for long, anguished minutes as a hush fell over the crowd waiting far below at the finish line.
—Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Vonn could be heard screaming in pain on the NBC broadcast of the race as a hush fell over the spectators, including members of Vonn's family waiting at the finish line.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Down at the finish line, the crowd hushed.
—Will Graves, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
In the more than a month that has passed since team, state and local leadership unveiled plans to bring game day to KCK in the 2031 season, negotiations have remained largely hushed.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hush
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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His words should prompt reflection on whether our nation’s silence serves justice or merely shields oppression.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Apple recently introduced AutoMix, which uses AI to analyze songs and automatically blend tracks by matching tempo and beats, eliminating silence between songs, adding crossfades and so on.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Let cool 10 minutes before serving.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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This alloy achieves cooling via adiabatic demagnetization refrigeration (ADR).—
Etiido Uko
March 23,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some shushed the crowds, urging them to be silent and reverent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Levy sat on the floor, watching like a proud father and shushing whisperers.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For a brief window, the desert is abuzz with activity, a living counterpoint to its usual quiet.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The quiet of Vis to fancy evenings on Hvar.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Dimon, who leads the world’s largest bank by market cap, also tied his contrarian Middle East view directly to economics, arguing that the region’s need for foreign direct investment — which had been flowing into Gulf nations for years — will dry up without stability.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Carlos’s work had also dried up; employees were too scared to show up.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Throughout the theater, the colors are springlike and muted, pastels that are lightly bright and storybook-inspired.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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The attacks came a day after Israeli airstrikes hit in Tehran as Iranians celebrated the Persian New Year, known as Nowruz, a normally festive holiday that has been muted by the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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They are inspired by the stories of ancient cultures, captivated by the serenity of nature's wonders, and exhilarated by the excitement of encountering wildlife in their natural habitats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Despite morale-sapping staff layoffs, bizarre executive orders and a 43-day federal government shutdown last fall, the grandeur and serenity of national parks in California remain irresistible to outdoors lovers looking to unwind.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Hush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hush. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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