How to Use muff in a Sentence

muff

1 of 2 noun

• The most important is to wear earplugs or muffs.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
• In a game like this, one muff could flip everything.
  — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
• Sandoval circles under the ball, throws his hat off for a better look … and muffs it.
  — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
• These ear muffs come in a range of trendy colors to match your winter outfits, adding a pop of style to your look.
  — Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
• In a tie game in the fourth quarter, Williams had a punt bounce off his knee — a muff rather than a fumble.
  — Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
• The non-vented helmet has ear muff slots and an accessory rail for lights.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 27 Feb. 2023
• The items include products like jeans, athletic shoes, shirts, swimsuits, scarves, ear muffs and boots.
  — Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 23 Aug. 2023
• Russell posed in the look just as the model did, using the top’s gown like a muff or pockets, placing her hands inside.
  — Essence Fashion, Essence, 16 Oct. 2022
• After Lovett’s muff, the defense was declared the winner, which meant planks for the offense.
  — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 June 2026
• Some people don’t like muffs that fit on the top of their head but don’t like earplugs any better, leaving them to settle for one or the other.
  — Travis Smola, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2023
• Each muff is large enough to cover my entire ear, with about an inch of additional buffer space on either side.
  — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
• Smaller pieces—hats, muffs, and neck warmers—often featured full animal parts.
  — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
• But sound-dampening baby ear muffs are different; they are meant to dim surrounding noise.
  — goodhousekeeping.com, 17 May 2023
• Designed with a belt and warm fluffy muff attached, this hand warmer heats up quickly but does not reach extreme temperatures.
  — Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 5 Apr. 2023
• Before Mims’ muff, second-year quarterback Bo Nix turned the ball over three times.
  — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
• Osborn’s struggles led to Beebe taking over the spot last week, but then Beebe had the late-game muff that nearly lost the game.
  — Mark Craig, Star Tribune, 3 Dec. 2020
• Super cozy, the muff is lined with ultra-warm fleece and has extra protective lining at the bottom, so dirty shoes won't destroy it.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 20 Oct. 2023
• Plus, the muffs are padded with plush filling that feels like mini pillows, cushioning my ear and offering a layer of warmth at the same time.
  — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
• As a traveler who's always trying to cut down on my packing, a two-for-one headphones-ear muffs combo sounds like a pretty great deal to me.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2023
• Perfect for pairing with a matching faux fur jacket or fuzzy boots, these ear muffs not only keep you cozy but also elevate your overall look.
  — Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
• Rogers also had a muff on a punt return that Houston recovered at the Tennessee 5-yard line.
  — Mark Inabinett | [email protected], al, 22 Nov. 2021
• The Bears had letdowns in all three phases, with Velus Jones’ muff eliminating any real chance to tie the game.
  — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2022
• Hardman's muff against Buffalo was the latest in a string of questionable decisions.
  — Barry Wilner, Star Tribune, 29 Jan. 2021
• Before the half, Wyoming's Pagan punted away, but Wyoming recovered the muff near midfield.
  — Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2020
• Whether your go-to is a beanie, balaclava, or ear muffs, stylish street stylers around the world demonstrate how a hat not only provides warmth on bitter winter days, but adds chic as well.
  — Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2025
• Jones was pulled from punt return duties after a muff in the Week 6 loss to the Washington Commanders.
  — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2022
• Extra-long, the muff features a central zipper for easy access and the ability to regulate temperatures.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 20 Oct. 2023
• The whole package contains the Miracle Sound microphone, a deluxe case to keep it safe, a special wind muff, and of course, a lapel clip to keep it attached to your shirt.
  — Tim Kohut, BGR, 20 May 2021
• The Chargers recovered the muff at the Broncos 28-yard line, and Hopkins kicked the winning field goal four snaps later.
  — Mark Inabinett | [email protected], al, 17 Oct. 2022
• This ornament, situating them as something between a throw pillow and a hand muff, shrouds the thick-boned fore- and hindquarters that give them a characteristic rolling gait.
  — Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026

muff

2 of 2 verb

• The outfielder muffed an easy catch.
• He muffed his chance for a promotion.
• Bergen muffed a fourth-quarter punt in the most emphatic of ways.
  — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2025
• Sandoval circles under the ball, throws his hat off for a better look … and muffs it.
  — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
• Williams muffed it, giving the Chargers the ball at the 21-yard line.
  — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
• Even weird stuff, like a fifth-to-second downshift, is difficult to muff.
  — John Phillips, Car and Driver, 10 Mar. 2023
• Third baseman Hedges muffed a barehand attempt when the ball bounced with funky spin on a hard bunt that one-hopped.
  — Shotgun Spratling, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
• Robinson muffed the second-half kickoff to pin the 49ers at their 12.
  — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
• In the first half, punt returner Xavier Smith muffed a kick but recovered the ball.
  — Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
• Many anglers, caught up in the excitement of facing down their first bonefish or permit, will muff their first few casts.
  — Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2021
• The game ended when Xavier Gipson muffed a punt and the Rams recovered.
  — Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
• The Browns got into the red zone quickly after Bryce Baringer muffed a 15-yard punt.
  — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
• Practice-squad elevation Michael Bandy muffed a punt to set up an end-of-half Houston field goal.
  — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2025
• The lead singer, in this case, is only seven years old and comes up to the guitar player’s waist, his ears muffed by bulbous noise-canceling headphones.
  — Gen Handley, SPIN, 8 May 2023
• Tommy Maher muffed one punt deep in his own territory and fumbled at the end of a long return on another.
  — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
• Anisimova got to within two points of the finish again, with Parry serving at 5-6, but then muffed a short, low backhand long.
  — James Hansen, New York Times, 30 May 2026
• After the defense forced a stop, the Vikings muffed a punt that Green Bay recovered at the Vikings’ 5-yard line.
  — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Dec. 2025
• Critics also complain that Dodge, known for its muscle cars, muffed its transition to hybrid power systems.
  — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
• When center fielder Bryce Teodosio muffed Doyle’s single, Goodman scored the go-ahead run.
  — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
• Sparks muffs the punt and South Alabama recovers on Texas State's 39-yard line.
  — Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
• Mecole Hardman muffed the punt that was deep in Chiefs territory, and the Broncos recovered.
  — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2023
• The sure-handed Doubs muffed the recovery with less than two minutes remaining and the Packers leading by 7.
  — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
• If the ball is muffed after simultaneous touching by two such players, all the players of the passing team become eligible to catch the loose ball.
  — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
• When Texas later decided to punt, Ryan Niblett muffed a chance to down the kick near the goal line and Florida got a touchback.
  — Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 4 Oct. 2025
• In the fourth quarter, Calabasas muffed a punt that was recovered by Colton Powell to set up the drive where Gray ran in for a touchdown.
  — Jack Gillespie, Daily News, 13 Sep. 2025
• Trejo muffed Zach McKinstry’s grounder at shortstop for another error in the Tigers’ five-run second.
  — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
• Oklahoma’s special teams muffed a punt against Michigan in Week 2, then allowed a punt return touchdown to Texas in the fourth quarter.
  — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
• However, the ball was muffed by the Bengals and recovered by Pittsburgh on the opposite 38, giving them life again.
  — Ryan Morik, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
• However, Cincinnati muffed a punt that allowed TCU to take over at the Cincinnati 33-yard line.
  — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Nov. 2025
• Return specialist Skyy Moore muffed the final kick return and that forced the 49ers to march 75 yards for their winning touchdown.
  — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025