as in to mute
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Adelman watched each game from his Portland home, often turning down the volume to mute the announcers, much to the chagrin of his wife, Mary Kay.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
2 June 2026 -
Choose muted, refined tones and reduce harsh contrast for a calmer space.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
1 June 2026
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That hasn’t happened as massive releases from oil reserves blunted the impact.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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South Africa’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years, in effect blunting a $1 billion fuel relief package designed to soften the blow of surging oil prices.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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But these suites are also closest to the elevators, and the historic walls don’t adequately muffle the sounds of other guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Nolan's team and IMAX worked together to create a special housing for the camera to muffle the sound of its operation.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Concern has grown over on whether AI will become a catalyst that enriches humanity or a technological toxin that dulls human intelligence while wiping out millions of high-paying jobs.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Freezing can dull the garlic and lemon flavors, Schwan says, so adding those ingredients back in helps the hummus taste fresh again.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
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Spirulina helps eliminate heavy metal build-up in the body, for instance; ginger and cumin reduce bloating; lecithin and gingko can improve memory.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Statistically, the drug reduced the risk of death by 60% compared with chemotherapy.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Miami’s decreasing rents fit into a larger trend in South Florida.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The most recent Los Angeles County Quality of Life Index survey out of UCLA shows perception of public safety losing ground even as property crime has decreased modestly over the same period.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Despite their importance, however, documents were found piled on the ground, damp and partially burned.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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Regular sweeping helps prevent that damp layer where algae loves to grow.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Take a non-abrasive, lint-free cleaning cloth, dampen it with water, and wipe the vinegar residue off the outdoor smoker.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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Wipe cabinet doors down weekly with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water to prevent grease from building up.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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“Tone (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone%20%28down%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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