muffler

noun

Definition of mufflernext
1
as in quieter

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as in fender

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Recent Examples of muffler 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 Prosecutors also allege that McKee used a firearm with a muffler, according to a copy of the grand jury indictment obtained by PEOPLE. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 Even the life-sized giraffe even got dressed for the season with a ribbon muffler. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 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
  • Another addition to consider is a water softener in your shower head.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 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
  • The other stews help out with lines and fenders, and the docking is a success.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The bike arrives fully equipped, with Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, integrated lights, full fenders, a rear cargo rack, and a bottle-cage mount.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fender
Noun
  • The thought of having dinner together every night and being subjected to this is going to put a distinct damper on what is a rare vacation for my husband and me.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The damper rods are from an Opel Omega, with the springs from Hagon.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of damper
Noun
  • These sensors alert drivers to obstacles and are usually mounted on bumpers.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Parents are asked to stop using the crib bumpers immediately and dispose of them.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bumper
Noun
  • This sturdy shoe, which has recently rocketed back into the fashion stratosphere for the first time since the early aughts, offers extra height but with far more cushion and stability.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The cushions, on the other hand, arrived curbside (but well-packaged) in three large boxes and were wrapped in a protective plastic.
    — Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 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
  • An additional 2-foot buffer allows for the homeowner who prefers more of a flood safety cushion and for any minor construction mistakes.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • That eliminates the buffer between starter Elija Lofton, who played through injury all last season, and a pair of talented true freshmen in Israel Briggs and Gavin Mueller.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of buffer

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“Muffler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffler. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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