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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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as in muted
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Recent Examples of muffled
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Wind and road noise were nicely muted with the top up, and thanks to the 911’s sleek figure and retracting wind deflector—which doesn’t automatically deploy, thankfully—wind noise was impressively muffled at highway pace.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The arms would go into the sleeves and for a moment their head and face were muffled in the garment.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
The response is muffled, but the person appears to reply that the Palestinian flag needs to be removed.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Sound is muffled when fighting in space to reflect the lack of an atmosphere, and there is a real-time physics system in place that means enemies and objects will float off into the distance based on the force that hits them or the direction they were thrown.
—Echo Apsey, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon muffled the Dodgers’ bats for six innings Wednesday night.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Starting with a muffled guitar refrain, the sound gradually builds intensity, clearly expressing the soaring emotions.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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 Sep. 2025
Wind and road noise were nicely muted with the top up, and thanks to the 911’s sleek figure and retracting wind deflector—which doesn’t automatically deploy, thankfully—wind noise was impressively muffled at highway pace.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The arms would go into the sleeves and for a moment their head and face were muffled in the garment.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
The response is muffled, but the person appears to reply that the Palestinian flag needs to be removed.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Sound is muffled when fighting in space to reflect the lack of an atmosphere, and there is a real-time physics system in place that means enemies and objects will float off into the distance based on the force that hits them or the direction they were thrown.
—Echo Apsey, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon muffled the Dodgers’ bats for six innings Wednesday night.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffled
Verb
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International reaction to the attack has been muted, with only a few voices condemning the lethal strike.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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From stern to bow, the boat was a lesson in restrained elegance, with plenty of teak wood and muted, calming shades.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jeremy Campau of Melvindale brought his 1999 GMC Sonoma painted in metallic emerald green with a polished carbon fiber composite wrapped hood.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The 1/4 domino went into the open tile / Green = and wrapped that group up.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with softened butter.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the background, policy advocates are pushing for a safe harbor model as a legal middle ground, where innovation can flourish without being stifled by excessive regulation.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Liquidity challenges in a global economy stifled by inflation have raised the urgency of fund managers to generate returns for investors, drawing more attention to secondaries.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although that death shaped Lee’s life and priorities, the facts surrounding it remained elusive, shrouded in silence and secrets.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Historically, the industry has opted for a much lower profile, shrouded in secrecy.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The repetitions of Emery answers and responding with Bizot every time, Martinez’s deputy, were signs of his annoyance and symptomatic of how the uncertainty that had enveloped Villa’s summer was now permeating onto the pitch.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Nearby is the tiled pool, a dining terrace enveloped in majesty palms, and the brand-new dock for sunbathing and tying up watercraft.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In Los Angeles, the tapes revealed insiders cutting deals in hushed tones.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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One storyline that will be at the forefront of season 3 centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This enclosed back segment of the property could work for raising chickens and other small farm animals —away from the main house.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The state agency tried to rescind that permission in 2021, stating that the screen house was not enclosed and locked, with no floors, walls, or roof, was susceptible to infiltration by insects and animals, and was being used for high THC plants.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Muffled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffled. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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