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
That self-muffling was predictable and maybe even warranted, in light of the larger cause.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
However, while the snow sometimes muffles the thunder, the lightning can more easily be seen.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
The volume on his game has been muffled by the trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to New York, which has acted as a pillow over his face.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Get your pet soundproof earmuffs or play soothing sounds on a sound machine to muffle noise.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 25 Dec. 2024
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Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
However, while the snow sometimes muffles the thunder, the lightning can more easily be seen.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
The volume on his game has been muffled by the trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to New York, which has acted as a pillow over his face.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Get your pet soundproof earmuffs or play soothing sounds on a sound machine to muffle noise.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffle
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The Canadiens at that point had not generated a whole lot offensively, the game appeared on the verge of tilting in the Capitals’ favor, and the Bell Centre crowd had been somewhat muted — or at least a bit less of a factor.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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So the response at a recent energy security conference to U.S. energy policies was muted yet pointed.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Easter egg—once a grocery-store staple wrapped in foil—is now commanding headlines, luxury price tags, and social media attention.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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What is the Google hearing about? U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled in August that Google has illegally exploited its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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In 2020, the Justice Department, joined by a group of states, accused Google of illegally stifling competition by paying the makers of web browsers and phones to set Google as their default search engine.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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Kail’s Louise presents a more honest style, a more reactionary and straightforward approach to the zaniness that envelops.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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The floor-length, black gown, which debuted in Paris Couture Week earlier this year, features an asymmetrical top speckled with flames, and a sheer skirt that flows into a long train — also enveloped in flames.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Astronomers have caught an immensely ancient galaxy piercing the veil of darkness that shrouded the early universe.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Queen Latifah and Eboni Nichols Like her character Robyn McCall — whose life is shrouded in mystery — Queen Latifah (born Dana Owens) likes to keep her relationships private.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Aggressive dogs feared On Nov. 3, the day after the attack, a Kansas City Pet Project investigator found around nine puppies a few months old enclosed in wire kennels in a back bedroom.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Most of their lives have been enclosed in prison cells.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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The wooden, arched front door that stands encased in a wall of light bronze bricks is one that plays up the era’s influences, as are the curved walls and ceilings spanning the residence.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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All other plot details are encased in carbonite for the foreseeable future.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 6,420 square feet of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Roughly one-third of the world’s prune supply came from the orchards of Santa Clara County, which encompassed Palo Alto.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
25 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Muffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffle. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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