Thesaurus results for MUFFLER

muffler

noun

Definition of muffler

as in quieter

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Recent Examples of muffler MnDOT officials say no signs are needed for law enforcement officers to enforce the state’s muffler and motor vehicle noise limits laws. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Aug. 2026 Bearing the brunt of our new climate reality, of course, is the simmering countryside, desert dry and ready to ignite from the first mechanical spark, hot muffler, or flying ember. — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026 That’s the quick-lube place, the muffler place, the paint-and-body place, and the windshield place—all under one Charlotte roof. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 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 See All Example Sentences for muffler

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Fabric Softener Substitutes to Use on Towels Fabric softener alternatives can add softness, fluffiness, reduce static, and add fragrance without leaving a coating or causing product buildup that affects a towel’s performance.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of softener

Noun

The soft line from the front fender running down the side, dipping down at the doors, and kicking up on the rear fender is going to age and softens the entire look.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 6 Nov. 2026
In the coming months, remaining work will include upgrades to the bridge tender house, electrical equipment and mechanical systems; roadway milling and resurfacing; painting; and installation of a new fender system.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of fender

Noun

This Dodge Charger reboot in Scat Pack form isn’t a cush highway cruiser, but the adaptive dampers keep it from getting skittish over broken Midwest pavement.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
Fang Cheng Bao Meanwhile, the DiSus-M (Magnetorheological Fluid Damping System) uses magnetorheological (MR) fluid dampers instead of air chambers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of damper

Noun

This bumper trip with Viking visits three countries, two rivers and a host of Christmas markets across 11 days.

— Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Ukraine is expecting another bumper harvest, with around 84 million tons of grain and oilseed forecast for 2026-27 season.

— Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of bumper

Noun

The television special offered a glimpse of the conversation pit, now done up with dark maroon carpet and a navy sofa with white cushions.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
Higher income may also help cushion bond-price declines when market rates rise.

— Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,Lee Ying Shan,Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of cushion

Noun

The Nova will cross the auction block as a bit more of a project, definitely in need of some weather stripping, the shifter worked over, and likely a fuel pump or baffle that can keep up with anything more than slow cruising.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of baffle

Noun

Economies have adjusted, while existing buffers and policy responses have helped absorb the shock.

— Jihad Azour, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Building realistic buffers, identifying dependencies early and reprioritizing when needed can help lean teams manage workloads without burning out.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of buffer

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