UNMUFFLED Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

unmuffled

verb

past tense of unmuffle

as in increased

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The county also increased its general millage rate for fiscal year 2025-2026.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Rents have increased in this rural area, where the median income is around $50,000 a year.

— Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of increased

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The album’s marketing amplified this point, perhaps piggybacking on the idea that real-life salaciousness could drive sales.

— Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
About 12 hours later, one of the videos was shared in new posts by three X accounts with large followings, which researchers said have previously amplified other narratives attributed to Storm-1516.

— Shannon Bond, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of amplified

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Election nonprofits have stepped up to try to fill the gap, and states, with CISA’s help, have enhanced their own cyber defenses.

— Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026
But this isn't exactly what the surface of the planet would look like through our eyes; the image is color-enhanced.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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Tensions were heightened earlier this month when Houthis struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, leaving more than a dozen dead.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Against a largely black palette, flashes of alarm red and bubblegum pink heightened the collection’s apocalyptic ethos.

— Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of heightened

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In addition, CrowdStrike has deepened its partnership with Nvidia in 2026, collaborating on real-time AI security agents that aim to protect data centers and cloud infrastructure.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
El Sayed’s campaign asked Stevens to stay away from his remaining campaign events on Saturday as the two deepened their feud just days ahead of the toss-up Senate race.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of deepened

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Freshman setter Isabella Collado stepped up in the fifth set to help the Panthers secure the victory.

— Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Set to bachata, cumbia, and reggaeton instrumentals, attendees stepped up to a vintage microphone to record their own rendition, creating a playful moment in the spotlight that brought the spirit of Latin Week to life.

— Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026

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