muffler

noun

Definition of mufflernext
1
as in quieter

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2
as in fender

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Recent Examples of muffler Even the life-sized giraffe even got dressed for the season with a ribbon muffler. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025 This can be done at a muffler shop or at a local NICB catalytic converter event. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025 Wall-to-wall carpet puts a muffler on all that. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025 Further sound insulation includes foam, acoustic surfaces for aluminum trim and recyclable fiberglass fabric inlays in the muffler. — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for muffler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffler
  1. softener
  2. fender
  3. damper
  4. bumper
  5. cushion
  6. baffle
  7. buffer
Noun
  • How To Use Fabric Softener Fabric softener should be added during the rinse cycle while washing clothes.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • Add a cup of white vinegar directly into the drum without any detergent or softener.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Definition of softener
Noun
  • Unveiled at World Ducati Week, the new SM seems to share much of the bodywork found on the Desmo450 range, albeit with a shorter, SM style front fender.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • The truck is described as having four doors, black door handles, gray rocker panels, a black tonneau cover and visible rust around the driver's side rear wheel well/fender.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of fender
Noun
  • Suspension was double wishbones with coil-over dampers and an anti-roll bar up front; twin trailing arms with double wishbones at the rear.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
  • Julie Heckman says high humidity can literally put a damper on fireworks shows.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 June 2026
Definition of damper
Noun
  • That front bumper is reworked with red accents, and there are dashes of carbon fiber everywhere.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
  • Interiors can be enrobed in leather matching the pattern of a handbag, while backup cameras are embedded into chrome bumpers.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of bumper
Noun
  • Spending less money on gas now gives you a financial cushion should prices rise again later.
    — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 9 July 2026
  • Rival broadcasters Channel 4 and Channel 5 — both reliant on advertising revenue and lacking Sky’s pay-TV cushion — are expected to raise competition concerns.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of cushion
Noun
  • Another shopper used the baffle to address their mice problem.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Help keep predators like cats and raccoons away by adding a metal baffle or predator guard under the house.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Definition of baffle
Noun
  • Without this buffer, storm surge and coastal erosion hit harder, which can threaten homes, roads and other infrastructure — and in worse cases, can force communities to relocate.
    — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • This gives you a buffer as well as more freedom to time international transfers.
    — Shane Clark, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of buffer

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“Muffler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffler. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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