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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  • The format translates to an energized intimacy, enhanced by months of workshopping the story together with the one professional actor, Reem Amer, seamlessly inserted in the family bosom.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The new red zone will see local police presence enhanced around the clock alongside a military presence.
    — Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhanced
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  • Travel warnings have been heightened for Americans traveling in the Middle East.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Slowing the playback speed deepens the pitch, an alien, ominous effect heightened by amplification.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of heightened
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  • Now with his advancing nuclear program and deepened ties with Russia and China, experts say Kim has greater leverage than before.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The family says the school’s response after the match deepened its concerns.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 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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