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 timeless linen is backed with a white blackout liner to block out as much light as possible without adding unnecessary bulk to your window frames while muffling the sound from your street.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Indeed, attempts to muffle criticism have backfired, some observers believe.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The sound of a backstage vocal warmup was muffled by thick stage curtains.
—Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
David’s mother buried her head into her husband’s shoulders, trying to muffle her cries.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Indeed, attempts to muffle criticism have backfired, some observers believe.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The sound of a backstage vocal warmup was muffled by thick stage curtains.
—Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
David’s mother buried her head into her husband’s shoulders, trying to muffle her cries.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffle
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Meanwhile, the market’s reaction to the blockade has been muted, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq largely flat while oil prices have pared gains.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Questioning whether Jews deserve equal rights without muting their identity is not a neutral intellectual exercise.—
Kenneth L. Marcus,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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Barefoot Caribou Hair Tools Travel Bag No more wrapping your curling iron in a towel and hoping for the best.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The salmon version came wrapped in dark seaweed with a satisfying crunch that contrasted the soft, slightly tangy sushi rice, while the buttery salmon inside delivered a clean, subtly sweet finish in every bite.—
Evan Moore
April 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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But the California School Boards Association staunchly opposed that legislation, arguing the bill stifled local decision-making.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Setting aside the fact that these same people have done everything within their power to stifle regulation, this is self-evidently true.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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This new round of chaos only feeds the anxiety that has enveloped the California Democratic Party for months, stirred by fears that the lack of a singular party front-runner might lead to two Republicans winding up on the November ballot.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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A little girl covered head to toe in an all-enveloping cloak furiously peddles a bicycle.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of them are travelling to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the experiment, enclosed in petri dishes inside a pod that measures 4 by 4 by 12 inches (10 by 10 by 30 centimeters).—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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This control was reflected in the layout of the site, in which workshop areas–identified by furnaces and bronze artifacts—were enclosed by earthen walls and moats, suggesting oversight and protection.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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That last one, from Marvel, has been shrouded in mystery, so now would be an opportune time to demonstrate that the film will deliver.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Much of Taylor’s life is shrouded in mystery and myth.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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This treat is just the right size — a huge, juicy strawberry encased in red bean paste and then an outer shell of mochi.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The tourbillon version encases an appealing tension between the 270-piece complication’s visceral architecture and Roth’s flair for aristocratic typefaces and theatrical curves.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Southeast Alaska, largely encompassed by a temperate rainforest, is no stranger to landslides.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Wind Cave National Park is located roughly an hour south of Rapid City, and the park encompasses 44 square miles, with its biggest draw beneath the Earth’s surface.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Muffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffle. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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