unmuted; unmuting; unmutes
: to allow (something previously muted) to produce sound again : to stop muting (something)
At the end of the commercial break, I unmuted the TV and leaned forward …—
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While strategizing or discussing diligence on Zoom, participants would raise virtual hands or make suggestions over chat rather than unmuting and slowing down the meeting.
—Michelle F. Davis, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2025
And as civil rights protesters proved decades ago, a righteous, peaceful protest that is met with brutality can unmute even a silent majority.
—Nancy Gibbs, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
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David K. Li, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
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Tap to unmute
If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
While strategizing or discussing diligence on Zoom, participants would raise virtual hands or make suggestions over chat rather than unmuting and slowing down the meeting.
—Michelle F. Davis, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2025
And as civil rights protesters proved decades ago, a righteous, peaceful protest that is met with brutality can unmute even a silent majority.
—Nancy Gibbs, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Unmute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmute. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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