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
While Hazel Avenue is a busy street, traffic cannot be heard from inside the house and is muffled in the front yard.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffle
Verb
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The critical response has been more muted, as the film currently holds a 36 percent approval rating from reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Yet the reaction in Britain was muted.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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This is precisely the offer on the table with the Projeto Paradiso National Talent gathering, which just wrapped a successful third edition, held in the burgeoning film capital of Recife.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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His advice was simple, wrapped in the self-improvement argot of our times.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Loons’ defense stifled Dallas striker Petar Musa, who came into the game leading MLS with nine goals this season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, destructive energy hinders performance, breeds resentment, and stifles innovation.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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While the cobbler bakes, the batter rises above and envelopes the fruit, turning each berry tender and sweet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The pastry clung to a thin layer of aspic that enveloped a filing of pork shoulder and fat, bacon, chicken liver, veal sweetbreads, and button, shiitake and wood ear mushrooms.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The plan would require enclosing an irrigation canal.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Apr. 2026
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To the left is a relaxed deck for post-dip chilling; to the right is the beautifully restrained restaurant, partly enclosed in a glasshouse with an undulating canopy roof.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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With just eight elegant rooms, perched high above the hustle and bustle of wine country, guests are shrouded in peace and quiet, as if in the clouds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Congressional leaders, wired to protect their own and afraid of upsetting their narrow margins, are famous for shrouding ethics investigations in secrecy and dragging them out for years.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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This paneling principle also applies to a series of folding screens whose leaves encase small-format artworks.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 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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That tally encompasses the costs leading up to the date, including transportation and grooming, as well as what’s actually spent during the date.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cromeens, district attorney for the 24th Judicial District, which encompasses six South Texas counties, was brought in as a special prosecutor.—
Gabriella Ybarra,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Muffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffle. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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