muffler

noun

Definition of mufflernext
1
as in quieter

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as in fender

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Recent Examples of muffler 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 Police made four arrests and issued 61 citations, including 16 specifically for loud mufflers. — Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026 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
  • 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 challenge for Slate will be getting consistent build quality with minimal panel gaps, watertight seals, consistent door-to-fender transitions, and hood/frunk alignment.
    — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • A lot of the components, like the front fender, underbody paneling, rear wing, and side panels, are made from carbon fiber.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 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
  • Growing up in Birmingham in the Nick Saban era made the pain of each loss worse, as the Crimson Tide was plastered over every bumper and yard sign and half of the shirts of my classmates.
    — Austin Evans, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Also, passenger road vehicles use safety features like steel bumpers and crumple zones to absorb impact forces during collisions.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of bumper
Noun
  • Interiors are simple—there’s just a huge double bed, a daybed, and plump floor cushions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Caminero gave Tampa Bay a cushion with his first career postseason homer in the seventh inning.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 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
  • The site would also include landscaping and arborvitae to create a visual buffer.
    — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 48-hour buffer companies used to count on isn’t coming back, and every year the window narrows further.
    — Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of buffer

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