quiet (down)

verb

Definition of quiet (down)next
as in to hush
to stop talking the kids quieted down when they realized I was about to ask them if they wanted ice cream

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiet (down)
  1. hush
  2. dry up
  3. clam up
  4. shut up
  5. pipe down
Verb
  • While brands cite rising ingredient costs, sustainability efforts, and product shelf-life concerns, these explanations may not be enough to hush growing skepticism.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
  • In that meeting, Trump and Macron embraced and shook hands for about 17 seconds and once again engaged in a handshake and hushed whispers that sparked public conversation.
    — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of hush
Verb
  • If that income stream dries up, whether due to job loss, market shifts, or economic downturns, you’re left scrambling.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Relatedly, support for elections—a key hallmark of democratic processes—has dried up as well, shrinking by eight percentage points across 30 nations during the same time period.
    — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of dry up
Verb
  • Although regulations may usher in more urgency for sustainable action, the laws rolling out around transparent claims could lead to companies clamming up about their initiatives to avoid potential greenwashing penalties.
    — Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
  • While Lydia wallows in the residual pain, Paul has clammed up.
    — Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of clam up
Verb
  • The challenge is here and now, and it’s never been more important to be a woman who won’t shut up.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025
  • For June, surviving the night means walking around with a literal basketful of heads that won't shut up.
    — Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of shut up
Verb
  • Down here on the Gulf Coast, fracked gas is being piped down to the coastal wetlands every day to be refrigerated and sold abroad.
    — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Jason thinks Anthony needs to pipe down but also that Tzarina should assert herself more as the head of the department.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
Definition of pipe down
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“Quiet (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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