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
As Eileen was illegitimate and a source of great shame for the family, her aunt tried to muffle signs of her presence.
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Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
Everything feels muffled, with such heavy carpeting.
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Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Their replies are muffled by their hands blocking their mouths.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Soundcore Outdoor Speaker Deal The Soundcore Boom 2 is the ultimate vibe enforcer for those who refuse to let the outdoors muffle their soundtrack.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for muffle
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
Everything feels muffled, with such heavy carpeting.
—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Their replies are muffled by their hands blocking their mouths.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Soundcore Outdoor Speaker Deal The Soundcore Boom 2 is the ultimate vibe enforcer for those who refuse to let the outdoors muffle their soundtrack.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for muffle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffle
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Yet because tax law provides commercial property owners little incentive to redevelop, and high fees further punish anyone trying to build housing, the effect of these reforms has been muted.
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This guest channels major Chloé energy by styling belted, muted pink jeans with a romantic yet structured ruffled blouse, platform clogs, round sunnies, and a top-handle bag.
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This 12-inch pan is tri-ply, meaning an aluminum core is wrapped in dual layers of stainless steel.
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Silky tannins are wrapped around flavors of blackberry, black currant, crushed violet petal, and cherry, with a closing note of clove.
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The governor has raised concerns that the tax would drive the state’s wealthiest residents out of California, doing long-term damage to the state’s tax base and stifling innovation.
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After feeling stifled in the corporate world, Gaudin said Inches has given him the freedom to embrace his creativity and show other LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs that ownership is possible.
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The 30-year-old Seattle Sounders star was immediately enveloped in the game as a kid.
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An extraordinary tiredness envelops my bones, rendering my senses into mush.
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Fans must pass through three separate checkpoints that enclose the entire campus before getting close to the stadium, and parking passes are checked well before entry.
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Fold in sides of tortilla to enclose filling, and roll tightly over filling.
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The Levi’s logo, loosely shaped like a jeans pant pocket, was shrouded in a white covering — but the move counterintuitively generated buzz for the company on social media from amused fans.
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To understand why that shrouds a black hole in mystery, consider how no signal can travel faster than light.
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The next shot shows the car encased in the home amid piles of crumbling plaster, split beams and bits of furniture.
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Over time, a soft split bun encased the sausage, creating something portable to be eaten standing at a fairground, during a factory break, or in the bleachers at a baseball game.
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His family tree branches over a region that now encompasses southern New Mexico, West Texas and Mexico.
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The $160 billion global functional drinks market has become an increasingly lucrative category, encompassing multipurpose drinks that claim to promise taste and enjoyment alongside wellness benefits, as consumers look for convenient ways to meet their health targets.
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“Muffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffle. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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