as in to mute
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Later, for nearly 60 years, the lights were out and the gaiety muted in this once-vibrant community.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Dusty rose and muted blush neutrals are emerging as a modern alternative to jewel tones.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fasting can blunt performance, particularly during explosive or high-volume workouts, Lucas warned.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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By investing in optics, tech companies may blunt some of that backlash.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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This can be countered with skewed propeller blades to distribute pressure evenly, pump jets where a rotor is set inside a shroud to muffle noises, or low-RPM, high-torque designs to cut down on vibrations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Dec. 2025
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Although the snow sometimes muffles the thunder, the lightning can be seen, said meteorologist Grant Gilmore, formerly of WFMY-TV in Greensboro, North Carolina.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
25 Nov. 2025
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And Chinese exporters diverted flows through Southeast Asia and Mexico, dulling the effects of tariffs even as headline restrictions intensified.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2025
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But this year the shower will be dulled by the supermoon.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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During his January 2025 State of the State address, Little called for tax cuts that could reduce the state’s general fund by about $100 million.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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To reduce sizes, builders are going back to open floor plans with fewer hallways.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newsom claims homelessness decline Newsom during his final State of the State address Thursday claimed the state’s homeless population decreased last year.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the number of job openings have decreased nearly 10% on the year to 729,000 in the September to November period from a year ago, the ONS found.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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The mother plant can go back into its original container with fresh, damp soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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The showers created an unusual backdrop for some residents, adding overcast skies and damp roads to the festive season.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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Instead, lightly dampen a microfiber cloth first and wipe away dust and dirt.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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That's just because the sugar, again, is dampening that effect.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Tone (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone%20%28down%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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