muffles

present tense third-person singular of muffle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffles
Verb
  • The host mutes everyone upon entry.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Critics allege that Google’s dominance not only undermines traditional publishing revenues but mutes the diversity of online voices, accelerating the decline of the open, accessible web, just as Google admitted behind closed doors, in court.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Some people prefer a high-pile cotton that envelops them like a hug post shower, while others like a thinner waffle weave that dries in minutes.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Just one or two sprays are enough to leave a lasting impression with longevity and sillage that envelops without overpowering.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The judge found that Google has been engaging in behavior that stifles competition to the detriment of online publishers that depend on the system for revenue.
    Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Trump silencing free speech stifles our democracy.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • According to the report, Google is also experimenting with dynamic text that wraps around objects in the cover photo.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • There are plans to include the women’s team’s history in the club timeline that currently wraps around the stadium, while experimental activations are already in place, including pre-match face painters, a mobile gaming van, balloon artists, a disc jockey and cheaper refreshments.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Through the haze of doom that shrouds climate science shines the passion behind the quest to understand and solve one of the greatest challenges humanity has faced.
    Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.
    Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
  • This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.
    Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Today, Authentic has amassed a portfolio that encompasses more than 50 brands including Reebok, Brooks Brothers and Champion that generate annual retail sales of $32 billion globally.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Cercle also encompasses a record label and the recent Cercle Odyssey event series that brought immersive performances to Los Angeles, Mexico City and Paris.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Muffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffles. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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