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
Congressional push-back is inevitable, but the promise of tens of thousands of U.S. jobs can muffle many speeches.
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Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Harvard researched how to use sonar against Nazi submarines and how to muffle noise in long-range bombers, contributing to the development of fiberglass.
—L. Rafael Reif, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
In turn, Landon placed a bath towel at the bottom of Bella’s bedroom door to muffle her cries, per the release.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 6 May 2025
The day would be almost ideal for hunting, with the woods and ground wet enough to muffle sound.
—Bill Thomas, Outdoor Life, 24 Apr. 2025
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Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Harvard researched how to use sonar against Nazi submarines and how to muffle noise in long-range bombers, contributing to the development of fiberglass.
—L. Rafael Reif, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
In turn, Landon placed a bath towel at the bottom of Bella’s bedroom door to muffle her cries, per the release.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 6 May 2025
The day would be almost ideal for hunting, with the woods and ground wet enough to muffle sound.
—Bill Thomas, Outdoor Life, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffle
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The resumption of flights expected to boost not just tourism but cooperation in other areas between the two nations. – Yeo Boon Ping In the markets Indian markets were muted on Thursday, with both the benchmark Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex index closing flat.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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While the stock market’s reaction to the news was muted, many investors spoke out against the deal.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Cover or wrap it loosely with a clean, dry bandage.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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The proud mom smiled as her little girl gave her a tight hug, with her arm wrapped around her neck.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Further, whites used the threat of racist violence, tacitly approved by elites, to stifle efforts to empower the Black population.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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That’s when, particularly in the tech space, incumbents have the greatest incentive to stifle new technologies.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These moons are enveloped in an outer surface made of ice, yet many also have vast subsurface oceans hidden beneath their crust.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
30 July 2025
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It's resolved in good binoculars and small telescopes as a bright gray-green mist enveloping the middle star of the three in line that marks the hunter's sword.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 July 2025
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Although much about the exact specifications of the Su-57 and the F-22 are shrouded in secrecy, the Raptor generally comes out on top as the most advanced aircraft, Mertens said.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Still luxurious, still driven by French technique, still underscored by classical dishes, yet still shrouded by the reputation and menus of the Inn’s meat and potato past.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Our other hybrid mattress selection all combine these two features: an encased coil system and plush materials like memory foam (some are enclosed with a luxe organic cotton top cover).—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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There was a period of time where you were allowed to enclose your terrace and form a sunroom, which is very nice.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
14 Aug. 2025
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For anyone under 35, a floppy disk is a magnetic memory strip encased in plastic that is physically inserted into a computer.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 Aug. 2025
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After thousands of hours of digital reconstruction, the 3D scans clearly depicted tissue-thin bones encasing organs and musculature preserved in unprecedented detail.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
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Now, Lyricist Lounge stands as a hip-hop legacy brand, one that encompasses a record label and events that nurture the underlooked growing world of rap enthusiasts.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The deal encompasses gasoline, hybrid and electric power trains, deepening the giant automakers’ alliance.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Muffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffle. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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