as in silent
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
The major airlines have largely been mum about the programs and their profitability, only referencing them in their filings and public statements.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 8 Sep. 2024
Michael Schneider, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Senate leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall remained mum Monday on their opinions about the transportation tax effort.
—Mary Ramsey and, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The Orioles are mum on their secret sauce – there are plenty of theories – though some of their guiding principles aren’t necessarily groundbreaking.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
The major airlines have largely been mum about the programs and their profitability, only referencing them in their filings and public statements.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 8 Sep. 2024
Noun
The put deal already has several series ordered (but details so far are mum on those shows), with more in development.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Senate leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall remained mum Monday on their opinions about the transportation tax effort.
—Mary Ramsey and, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mum
Adjective
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After several minutes the second officer came and, again, Pike kept silent.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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The event will also include silent and live auctions, delicious food and drink, and joyous community, according to a news release.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
The Athletic,
24 Nov. 2024
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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The Walton store will also feature special services that include: Publix Liquors — offers beer, wine, spirits and a variety of soft drinks and accessories all in one convenient adjacent location.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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Other Urban Roots beers have earned honors at the California State Fair and Great American Beer Festival, according to the brewery’s website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 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
Noun
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Amazon to post recalls and product safety alerts on its website Learn More Amazon to post recalls and product safety ale...—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Arthur Guinness started brewing ales in Dublin, Ireland, in 1759, and exported his first barrel 10 years later, according to the Guinness website – well before St. Patrick's Day became an official public holiday in 1903 in that country.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the homemade brews, four espresso samples were collected at three cafeterias and one laboratory workplace coffee machine.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2025
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The cocktails are offered alongside a list of local brews and wines from around the world.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On a frigid evening in January, two homeless men sat on a bench downtown, swilling malt liquor.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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Canned cocktails, drinks that include spirits like vodka, tequila or gin rather than the malt liquor base of popular seltzers, have begun to take market share in the ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage category.—
Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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