muffler

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Recent Examples of muffler Julian hopes the fines will be enough to deter motorists from installing illicit aftermarket mufflers that produce an illegally loud level of noise and offer the police a new method of cracking down on violators. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2024 Neighbors believed the suspect was wearing a hoodie and drove a pickup truck that had a loud muffler. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024 Under a nearly moonless night sky, a red, 20-year-old Dodge pickup truck with a bad muffler pulled away from the white house. Photographs Todd Heisler, New York Times, 19 May 2024 The specific geometrical design of the cap, the students explained, shifts the soundwaves that come out of the blower’s long nozzle—the same way a car muffler or a silencer on a gun works. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for muffler 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffler
Noun
  • Nestled on Spain’s storied Costa del Sol, saturated with sun for much of the year, Marbella is the answer for a quieter yet still luxurious beach getaway with excellent food, shopping, golf, and nightlife.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The best time to visit Greece might not be the peak months of June, July, and August, but rather, the quieter (and more affordable) shoulder season months of April, May, and October.
    Jill Krasny, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
Noun
  • Front fenders are punctuated by purposeful and attractive vents that hint at the performance lurking under the hood.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The boldness starts up front with the vehicle’s shark-like front fascia and carries over to an ultra-aggressive aero package that includes a hood scoop, a copious amount of giant air intakes, and rear wings that come right off the rear fenders.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • With the retail industry hoping for a bumper Christmas season after a tougher start to the year, this upturn in consumer confidence will be a welcome sign.
    Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The bumper number also places Wicked as the highest-grossing opening Friday flick in Imax for a PG film.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • However, the girders also sport supplementary dampers attached on either side.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Leave it to a blister (or a few) to put a serious damper on your serene neighborhood stroll or endorphin-boosting hike.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The shoe is constructed with a soft yet firm interior cushion that molds to the shape of your feet, while the upper material provides a breathable feel.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, the headphone cushions are plush and comfortable enough to wear for the entire day.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Once the back of the baffle and recessed housing are clean and thoroughly dry, pop the baffle back into place.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
  • One of my favorite features of this bag is the anti-snag zipper, which genuinely doesn't snag, because there's a woven barrier that keeps the down baffle away from the zipper.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The theater’s rich intellectual inheritance serves as a buffer to society’s recrudescent stupidity.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
  • To get started on your emergency fund, set a clear savings target, establish a consistent savings strategy, and take advantage of financial windfalls to build your emergency buffer.
    Nia Bowers, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024

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“Muffler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffler. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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