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as in to dry up
to stop talking
you have no right to tell the rest of us to shut up
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Recent Examples of shut up
In contrast to contemporaries like Ben Jonson—who told his audiences, basically, Sit down, shut up, and enjoy the glory of my words—Shakespeare repeatedly went out of his way to ask audiences to be active participants in the creation of his plays.
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Jeffrey R. Wilson, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Those rewards are less about shutting up and playing the hits than understanding that the relationship to the audience is slightly different.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
Honestly, my plan coming in was to shut up, stay under the radar.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
In other words, Anti-SLAPP laws prevent bad people from misusing the courts to shut up others who have done nothing more than lawfully express themselves.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jeffrey R. Wilson, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Those rewards are less about shutting up and playing the hits than understanding that the relationship to the audience is slightly different.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
Honestly, my plan coming in was to shut up, stay under the radar.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
In other words, Anti-SLAPP laws prevent bad people from misusing the courts to shut up others who have done nothing more than lawfully express themselves.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut up
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There will be some lingering snow showers in the mountains Saturday, while things should start to dry up in lower elevations.—
Katie Langford,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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There's one week to go until federal funding dries up and the U.S. government shuts down if Congress can't pass legislation by March 14.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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In his 2023 address, President Joe Biden was repeatedly met with heckles and boos from some Republican lawmakers, leading then House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to shush them, according to CNN.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Duke did things to Illinois on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, in a 110-67 eyeful that wasn’t as close as the final score, to shush talk of a weak ACC potentially costing Cooper and the fighting Flaggs a No. 1 seed.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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While Politkovskaya was ultimately silenced, her legacy lives on and her story serves as a reminder of the dangers that journalists face and the importance of protecting their right to report the news, without fear of death or reprisal.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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Now, Homan’s administration wants to use the awesome powers of the federal law enforcement apparatus to intimidate and silence those who disagree with their policy agenda.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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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
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While Lydia wallows in the residual pain, Paul has clammed up.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
12 Dec. 2024
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This philosophy has inspired wellness practitioners precisely because there is no better way to quiet our minds and appreciate the small pleasures of life than to pause and observe nature each day.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Listen More and Then Listen More: Listening requires leaders to manage their own mental chatter, quiet their judgement, and choose to be curious.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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While the event generated significant online discussion and participation from some consumer groups, the data suggests its impact on major corporations was muted.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The lawsuit says San Diego Central Jail staff have routinely violated the facility’s policies by ignoring or muting intercom calls.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Feb. 2025
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He’s settled well on Merseyside, building tight bonds with fellow pros like Darwin Núñez and Alexis Mac Allister, and knows the Kop’s rocking song about his path to Merseyside and goalscoring endeavors.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Majors and Jabbari settled the civil suit in November 2024.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Shut up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut%20up. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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