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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
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
From the pig trailer came a bang, followed by a muffled squeal.
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Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
Somehow, in just six years, Philly street rap has gone from the frenzied realism of $loan and Skiano to the minimalist choir-drill of Ot7Quanny and Skrilla to the muffled transmissions from the void of Tovi and HappyDranker.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
The company warns, in the muffled prose of a risk factor, that a credit downgrade could push up its borrowing costs and even change the terms of its data-center leases.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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.
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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
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Everything feels muffled, with such heavy carpeting.
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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.
—
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Barreto’s muffled voice is heard responding.
—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
From the pig trailer came a bang, followed by a muffled squeal.
—
Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
Somehow, in just six years, Philly street rap has gone from the frenzied realism of $loan and Skiano to the minimalist choir-drill of Ot7Quanny and Skrilla to the muffled transmissions from the void of Tovi and HappyDranker.
—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
The company warns, in the muffled prose of a risk factor, that a credit downgrade could push up its borrowing costs and even change the terms of its data-center leases.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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.
—
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
Verb
Missing crucial orders because a voice is muffled, or struggling to pull out an emergency fire shelter because a mask is in the way, could be the difference between life and death.
—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffled
Adjective
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Even though Clinton’s remarks Saturday received muted response on cable news due to the heatwave and Trump’s excesses, online the former President deftly tapped into the shifts among Democrats for a more combative approach to curb MAGA.
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Her bronzed makeup look consisted of taupe eyeshadow, black eyeliner, rosy cheeks, and a muted matte lip.
Verb
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Likewise, inventories of unsold wine have stifled any sense of buying urgency.
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After feeling stifled in the corporate world, Gaudin said Inches has given him the freedom to embrace his creativity and show other LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs that ownership is possible.
Verb
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In subsequent messages included in charging documents, Robinson referenced engraving bullets and leaving his rifle wrapped in a towel.
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Getty Images for Cannes Lions A week after Cannes Lions wrapped, most of the industry is back at their desks and the dust has settled enough to see what actually mattered versus what was just noise on the Croisette.
Adjective
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This one hit the softened green just right and rolled in for an eagle.
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Add half of eggplant and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, 5–7 minutes.
Verb
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Dense fog shrouded the Golden Gate Bridge and masked the city's fireworks display.
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The aesthetic details of what will happen beyond the loading docks have been shrouded in mystery.
Adjective
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But sometimes, hushed moments become the score’s most powerful statement.
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Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.
Verb
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Almost too perfectly, a news release confirming the nuptials was sent out as rain started pouring and a sense of calm enveloped the area.
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From downtown Los Angeles to the San Gabriel Valley, tens of thousands were enveloped in unhealthful levels of smoke, even as some local officials told residents that the air posed no danger.
Verb
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The debut Elora neatly brings together a white RV box and a white chassis, offsetting all that brightness with numerous windows enclosed by black surrounds matching the Promaster front bumper.
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Any interesting chemical reactions enclosed there would eat through the raw materials and grind to a halt.
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“Muffled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffled. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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