Thesaurus results for MUFFLER

muffler

noun

Definition of muffler

as in quieter

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Recent Examples of muffler The bill also clarifies that only those powered by liquid fuel, such as gasoline, require a muffler. — Madison Smalstig july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 The man removes his muffler to reveal a face painted half in red, and half in black. — John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026 Police made four arrests and issued 61 citations, including 16 specifically for loud mufflers. — Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026 Several village trustees reported residents reaching out with frustrations about the noise caused by loud mufflers and safety issues from reckless driving. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for muffler

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Noun

That might mean treating the water with a softener, periodically removing buildup from your fixtures and hair or simply living with a little extra scale around the faucet.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
So, the researchers treated them with glycerol, which works as a softener.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of softener

Noun

The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport is getting a slew of significant upgrades, including more ride height, more aggressive fender flares, and some cute amber running lights above the grille.

— Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 9 Sep. 2026
The protective fenders on the new bridge will be larger than a football field.

— Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of fender

Noun

The chassis, too, is formed from aluminum and houses double-wishbone suspension complemented with adjustable dampers (three settings available).

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
The twin-valve dampers and air suspension have been recalibrated in Touring, Bentley, and Sport modes.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of damper

Noun

Easy to hang with pre-routed keyholes and soft bumpers to protect walls.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Alternatively, the Duo Case serves as more of a bumper around the phone, keeping the top screen visible without covering the hinge on the side of the phone, the video shows.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of bumper

Noun

And while the club escaped with a draw after going down 2-0 on Friday, results elsewhere have given KC a bit of cushion at the playoff cut line.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
But in a rising rate environment, investors have more cushion as prices fall, meaning the prospect for losses is much lower.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of cushion

Noun

Two panels along the upper and lower body of the Hubble can also be removed to expose the mirrors, as well as the central baffle that directs the light from stars and galaxies to the observatory’s instruments and primary mirror.

— Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Another shopper used the baffle to address their mice problem.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of baffle

Noun

Tiedemann noted that permit levels are intentionally set with some buffer, so that a violation doesn’t immediately cause a crisis.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
The particle contains a low-density carbon buffer, inner pyrolytic carbon, silicon carbide and outer pyrolytic carbon.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

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