as in silent
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Justin Klawans, theweek, 20 Feb. 2024
Dozens of brands contacted by The New York Times for this article, many of whom had already shipped spring collections for 2024, were similarly mum.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
The family owners were mum Wednesday and Thursday, declining to answer questions and issuing only a brief news release expressing sadness over the tragedy and gratitude for emergency responders.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Disney and Lucasfilm have mostly been mum about the lawsuit.
—Noun
All my three brothers are buried here, all my aunts, uncles, dad, mum.
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Adjective
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Mello was succeeded by Pete Garcia, who ran FIU athletics from 2006 to 2021, and, during that time, the Hall of Fame remained silent.—
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The film investigates the silent epidemic of CRSV in Ukraine, a subject long shrouded in stigma.—
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Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.—
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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.—
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In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.—
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Because his work, as is often the case, leaves us almost speechless.—
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The series, which began on Valentine’s Day, features cookie and beer pairings or unique desserts.—
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In April 2023, Rock shot up Bud Light cans after the company partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, sparking a major boycott of the beer company.—
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Don’t let your homemade soda sit at room temperature too long if trying the home brew method.—
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Cristeros is a re-release of one of their home brews.—
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From buffalo and teriyaki to lagers and ales, there's an overwhelming number of flavor possibilities.—
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Russell’s features strong starting lineup of wine and beer, too, including an exclusive golden ale collab with Pryes Brewing in Minneapolis.—
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Aside from these brews, our limited and seasonal brews vary throughout the year.—
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Or, consider sending up to 12 months of brews right to their doorstep with a Beer Drop subscription.—
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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.—
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The history of malt liquor, and also Pabst Blue Ribbon.—
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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