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as in stifled
to deaden the sound of
the walls muffled their conversation so that only a low murmur was heard
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as in wrapped
to surround or cover closely
the airport had been muffled in fog all morning long
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Recent Examples of muffled
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
But a patient pugilist values the muffled thud of shots to the resolve.
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Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
Those inside the nearby ballroom could hear muffled pops.
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Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Brian Gibson’s gangrenous bass riffs and gibbering, muffled vocals have even more gonzo energy than usual, while Chippendale mixes bombast and finesse with his customary flair.
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Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
Day was dedicated to the bit, making Hernandez crack with muffled laughter.
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Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
That quiet was punctuated only by muffled bangs, as Sugar Bowl ski patrollers set off explosives in the peaks above to mitigate the danger of an avalanche inbounds at the resort.
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Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
My sisters teased me about my muffled giggles under the covers in the middle of the night.
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Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
However, her panicked words are met with muffled sounds and a quick hang-up.
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Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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
He’s perched on the second floor above the courtyard, a few bustling parties muffled in the background.
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Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Other symptoms include ringing, a sensation like something is stuck in the ears or conversations sounding muffled.
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ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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 sound of a backstage vocal warmup was muffled by thick stage curtains.
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Melanie Asmar,
Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2026
Bunny, wearing a knitted Balaclava and carrying a clip board, called out commands to the chief electrician in a voice muffled with pain.
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Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Using context-aware algorithms, this technology can, for example, be used to help distinguish between speech and noise, predict and suppress unwanted clamor in real time, and attempt to clean up speech that is muffled or distorted.
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IEEE Spectrum,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Rain hammered Independence Boulevard hard enough to blur the windshield, and the voice taking my order came through muffled and distant, though no more confusing than a late-night order at Cook Out.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
But a patient pugilist values the muffled thud of shots to the resolve.
—
Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
Those inside the nearby ballroom could hear muffled pops.
—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Brian Gibson’s gangrenous bass riffs and gibbering, muffled vocals have even more gonzo energy than usual, while Chippendale mixes bombast and finesse with his customary flair.
—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
Day was dedicated to the bit, making Hernandez crack with muffled laughter.
—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
That quiet was punctuated only by muffled bangs, as Sugar Bowl ski patrollers set off explosives in the peaks above to mitigate the danger of an avalanche inbounds at the resort.
—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
My sisters teased me about my muffled giggles under the covers in the middle of the night.
—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
However, her panicked words are met with muffled sounds and a quick hang-up.
—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
He’s perched on the second floor above the courtyard, a few bustling parties muffled in the background.
—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Other symptoms include ringing, a sensation like something is stuck in the ears or conversations sounding muffled.
—
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
While Hazel Avenue is a busy street, traffic cannot be heard from inside the house and is muffled in the front yard.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
The sound of a backstage vocal warmup was muffled by thick stage curtains.
—
Melanie Asmar,
Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2026
Bunny, wearing a knitted Balaclava and carrying a clip board, called out commands to the chief electrician in a voice muffled with pain.
—
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Using context-aware algorithms, this technology can, for example, be used to help distinguish between speech and noise, predict and suppress unwanted clamor in real time, and attempt to clean up speech that is muffled or distorted.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffled
Adjective
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Facing declining retail sales and a muted 618 shopping festival, Beijing seeks to integrate AI across consumer electronics, home appliances, wearables, retail, tourism, health, and elder care.
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PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, General Mills, Tyson Foods, Kellogg's, Campbell's, Coca-Cola, Nestle and Hershey are among other big-name companies that have pledged to or already phased out certain dyes, in some cases giving us the more muted versions of snacks like Doritos, Cheetos and Trix cereal.
Verb
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Saif Hassan scored 42 in 33 deliveries but Australia's spinners stifled Bangladesh in the middle overs.
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But against a suffocating new-look defense spearheaded by Williams, the Valkyries stifled Plum to the tune of a season-low nine points on 3-of-10 shooting and just 2 of 3 from the free throw line.
Verb
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Audience fascination with the dragonlords didn’t fade when the original show wrapped in 2019.
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On Sunday, the event saw hundreds milling about the convention center with red-on-white patterned scarves — the Shemagh, Jordan’s national headscarf — wrapped around their heads or draped by the hosts across the shoulders of guests as a gift to perfect strangers.
Adjective
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The reason for the temporarily softened stance is that there will be significant changes to transit services and severe street closures to accommodate the massive crowds.
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For spring, Kiton’s suits showed lengthened silhouettes and softened proportions.
Verb
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The Russian capital was shrouded in thick black smoke Thursday after Ukraine launched what appeared to be its largest attack on Moscow since the Kremlin invaded its neighbor more than four years ago.
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While Burr got to the bottom of crimes on Perry Mason, his personal life off-screen was shrouded in mystery.
Adjective
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Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.
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The overall mood remains one of hushed sophistication.
Verb
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The 30-year-old Seattle Sounders star was immediately enveloped in the game as a kid.
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These delightfully creamy caramel squares are enveloped in smooth dark chocolate, which provides a perfect juxtaposition to the sweet filling.
Verb
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In response to concerns about extreme heat, FIFA implemented three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half regardless of temperatures or whether stadiums are enclosed or air conditioned.
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Lack of Airflow in the Closet Linen closets tend to be small, enclosed, and rarely opened.
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“Muffled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffled. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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