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unmuffles

verb

present tense third-person singular of unmuffle
as in increases

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  1. increases
  2. enhances
  3. deepens
  4. steps up
  5. amplifies
  6. heightens
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  • This lowers the cost of the trade and increases the position's theoretical probability of profit to ~56%.
    — Julia Spina, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • That means people who get vaccinated in September or October should generally have protection in place as flu activity increases later in the fall and winter.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of increases
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  • And a structured educational experience enhances their stability and trust during uncertain times.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Sell it to someone else and make way for a setup that enhances your day-to-day life.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhances
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  • But their interest deepens after reading Buffett’s annual letters, which became required reading for many investors, and hearing him speak in interviews.
    — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Their bond deepens with the wry neuroses and gradually dropped defenses of many a midlife romantic comedy, though Parkinson’s complicates matters in unusual, empathetically explored ways.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of deepens
Verb
  • Ramaphosa announced that soldiers would be deployed to support police in tackling gang violence, as the government steps up its fight against criminal syndicates.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The star of ‘Ripley’ and ‘All of Us Strangers’ star steps up in a performance of emotional depth as Ian Charleson, the Scottish actor who took on Hamlet at the end of his life.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of steps up
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  • Instead, Alex’s age amplifies everything around her, ratcheting up the cringiness, sweetness, and desperation.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • From there, the sound of the zipper sets the rhythm in motion, with the singer breaking into movement and choreography as the energy of the spot amplifies.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of amplifies
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  • The diamond-set is further enhanced by the two cultured pearls, with a design that heightens sculpture and lightness.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Subverting the unassuming realism of the city with the twisted unreality of this level design not only heightens the uncanny factor but also unlocks more design creativity.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of heightens
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“Unmuffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmuffles. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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