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unmuffled

verb

past tense of unmuffle
as in increased

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  1. increased
  2. amplified
  3. enhanced
  4. heightened
  5. deepened
  6. stepped up
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  • The eastward shift increased the chances of hurricane-force wind gusts on Niihau and possibly Kauai, especially at higher elevations, the hurricane center warned.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The restrictions have increased pressure on Chinese companies to develop domestic alternatives across the semiconductor supply chain.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of increased
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  • Desperation fills their lives, amplified by physicians who dismiss their complaints as psychosomatic—in their heads—and then prescribe medications for mental health conditions, such as Prozac or Valium.
    — Jerome Groopman, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Which brings us to the astonishing contrast amplified on Thursday night with the unveiling of the $250 million north end zone project punctuating MU’s 100th anniversary in the stadium.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of amplified
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  • Hoffman said the collection has been enhanced with festive looks for holiday parties.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That vibrancy is enhanced by casting of stellar screen stars in the roles of the adult sisters.
    — Jennie Punter, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhanced
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  • Safety concerns around technology have also heightened as companies double down on advancing artificial intelligence.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That generally means lower interest rates but also heightened risk.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of heightened
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  • Somehow, the questions surrounding Kiffin have only deepened over time.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Her travels deepened her understanding of her country’s extraordinary diversity – from its food traditions to its flora and fauna.
    — Kalpana Sunder, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of deepened
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  • When Bruno Fernandes stepped up to the penalty spot on Sunday afternoon, all eyes were at first on him.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Marlins had reclaimed lead when Jensen stepped up in the fifth, again with Isbel on base with another hit.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of stepped up
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“Unmuffled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmuffled. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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