1
as in to mute
to deaden the sound of
the walls muffled their conversation so that only a low murmur was heard
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2
as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
the airport had been muffled in fog all morning long
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Recent Examples of muffle
The day would be almost ideal for hunting, with the woods and ground wet enough to muffle sound.
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Bill Thomas, Outdoor Life, 24 Apr. 2025
Conventional foam earplugs, while affordable and somewhat effective at reducing volume, tend to muffle sound indiscriminately, creating an underwater listening effect that diminishes musical clarity and detail.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In Nashville, Tennessee, city officials passed ordinances aimed at muffling extremist activity after more frequent demonstrations by such groups, including an instance in July when demonstrators rushed the council chambers, forcing closure of the gallery.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The blustery winds muffled the clank of wheels and thud of hooves.
—Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Bill Thomas, Outdoor Life, 24 Apr. 2025
Conventional foam earplugs, while affordable and somewhat effective at reducing volume, tend to muffle sound indiscriminately, creating an underwater listening effect that diminishes musical clarity and detail.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In Nashville, Tennessee, city officials passed ordinances aimed at muffling extremist activity after more frequent demonstrations by such groups, including an instance in July when demonstrators rushed the council chambers, forcing closure of the gallery.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The blustery winds muffled the clank of wheels and thud of hooves.
—Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffle
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When hatred is this blatant, and the response from institutions and leaders is muted or muddled, something foundational is eroding. Antisemitism has always been a threat, but its resurgence, and frightening acceptance, in mainstream American life is dangerous and disorienting.—
Larry Hogan,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2025
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That said, any impact the jobs report had on the stock market was muted.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
4 June 2025
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Outdoors, the residence stuns with an oversized private terrace that wraps around two sides of the penthouse, and is outfitted with a bioethanol fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating and a dining area under a pergola.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Williamson shared an Instagram Stories selfie with Hudson, who had her arms wrapped around the celebrity chef’s shoulders.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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This approach, while designed for mass instruction, often stifles the very curiosity that makes learning exciting.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Huawei has become the face of China’s tech ambitions — and of U.S. attempts to stifle them.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
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The footage of the Birch Glacier's collapse on Wednesday showed a violent surge of ice, rock and mud followed by a dense dust cloud that quickly enveloped the Alpine village of Blatten, with homes disappearing beneath thick brown sludge.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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From rich, indulgent creams that envelop your skin in a comforting cocoon of moisture to lightweight, gel-like formulas that absorb without a trace, there’s something for everyone.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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Read: An unlikely model for male friendship Friendship often plays like a horror movie; the director, Andrew DeYoung, deploys techniques that shroud the story in suspense: dramatic cinematography, slow zooms, an off-putting lo-fi score.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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The book-to-screen adaptation has been shrouded in controversy since the movie press tour kicked off the summer of 2024.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The fencing should enclose the pool, have a self-close latch out of the reach of children and be at least 4 feet high.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The intricate lacing system is enclosed and features white accents.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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It is currently stored safely on-site at reactor locations in dry casks, encased in steel and concrete.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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For that reason, the researchers started by encasing the chemical molecules in durable silica nanoparticles.—
Ben Coxworth
May 26,
New Atlas,
26 May 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 0.3-acre of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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“Muffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffle. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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