UNMUFFLED Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

unmuffled

verb

past tense of unmuffle

as in increased

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When Arizona removed Medicaid patients' access to podiatrists, diabetic foot infection hospital admissions increased 38 percent, hospital stays grew 29 percent, and charges rose 45 percent.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Yet even as the flows of crude from the Middle East have increased, oil remains near $100 a barrel.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of increased

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For international experts, this variability is amplified by geographic and linguistic factors.

— Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Participating news organizations have amplified research that 80% to 89% of people worldwide want their governments to confront climate change.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of amplified

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Adding a splash of gin and squeeze of lemon only enhanced the flavour.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
The lightweight, summery feel of the collection was further enhanced by crochet pieces, with the technique finding its way also in the brand’s My Pepita shoulder bags.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of enhanced

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The problem of longevity possesses philosophical and practical contradictions, now heightened by the gradual disappearance of artists of Serra’s generation and the uncertain posthumous legacy of their work.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Poland’s prime minister warns Russia may target countries supporting Ukraine with hybrid attacks, while new drone explosions have heightened local fears.

— Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of heightened

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Retail sales slowed further, and the urban investment slump deepened in August, while industrial output rebounded on the back of exports.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
They mystery deepened when co-host Craig Melvin acknowledged Roker’s absence with little elaboration.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of deepened

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Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine’s data centers and internet providers in recent days, seeking to disrupt the flow of information in the country.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also praised the passengers who stepped up and noted in his statement that investigation is still ongoing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

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