UNMUFFLE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

unmuffle

verb

Definition of unmuffle

as in to increase

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Recent Examples of unmuffle In one regional office of the outsourcing company Tech Mahindra, an employee said agents removed face masks and shields — a requirement in the Philippines — to breathe or unmuffle themselves on long calls. — Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2021

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Contributions would increase depending on family size, with a family of four expected to pay $500,000, officials said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Europe in particular appears vulnerable to increasing borrowing costs, with inflation in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain all exceeding analysts’ expectations.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

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Star freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley began the week listed as questionable on the availability report, a step up from his doubtful classification last Wednesday.

— Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Communities move forward when people are willing to step up and help shape what comes next.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of step up

Verb

Additionally, existing chains are likely to respond by upgrading facilities, expanding loyalty perks and enhancing prepared food options.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
The military exemption in South Korea also applies to classical and traditional musicians, dancers and other artists who are viewed as enhancing national pride.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of enhance

Verb

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam met in Canberra last month, pledging to deepen their partnership on issues like defense and trade.

— Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
What’s more, its growth runway could widen materially as the Huntsville, Alabama, company deepens its relationships with disruptive defense innovator Anduril Industries and space-launch leader SpaceX .

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of deepen

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