as in silent
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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
Claire Cohen, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Quiet luxury pertains to more than just a fashion trend, as high-end brands tend to keep mum on their sustainability efforts.
—Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Until now, Aaron has been mum about the reality TV show.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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
Noun
Except there’s a huge difference between Pritt Sticking a few pictures into a notebook and waking up on your 16th birthday to your mum giving you somewhere north of 4,000 emails to read.
—Claire Cohen, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Quiet luxury pertains to more than just a fashion trend, as high-end brands tend to keep mum on their sustainability efforts.
—Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mum
Adjective
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While the Trump administration was silent on the details of the document, a New York Times report described it as merely a list of bullet points, not a full draft, citing four officials familiar with the negotiations.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2025
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Proenza Schouler leans toward a silent gesture with its mint green terry dress.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
31 May 2025
Noun
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More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything!—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
25 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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Among other things, Buster is shown doing cocaine and ranting about a barkeeper who refused to waive his beer tab.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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These beers were judged by more than 200 judges over 14 tasting sessions.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
24 May 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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Getty Images Non-alcoholic beer is on track to overtake ale as the second-largest beer category by volume worldwide this year, according to a new projections from industry tracker IWSR.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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The most popular category overall was the Juicy or Hazy style India Pale ale category, which alone received 290 entries.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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He was intrigued by Fellow’s Drops program, which ships buyers boutique beans with a matching Aiden brew profile, curated and cupped by experts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2025
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That means many great brews across the U.S. await any beer lover willing to put in a little effort.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Lance Jimenez, a Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator, said the explosive was made from a 40-ounce Olde English 800 malt liquor bottle and a silky designer handkerchief.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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The items were later tested for DNA, Jimenez said, but only the malt liquor bottle yielded results.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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