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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  • Right now, the average hot day contains about 16 hot hours, but that increases to 19 hours in the medium scenario and 21 hours in the high scenario.
    — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The chance of rain increases a bit with the potential for spotty showers.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
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  • While designers and merchants remain in control of strategic decisions, AI enhances their expertise by analyzing demand signals, surfacing insights and recommending actions that humans can evaluate.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Peters has been open about his substance use, arguing that his particular pharmaceutical regimen enhances his productivity and cognitive capabilities.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances
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  • World oil demand is set to fall further than previously expected this year, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday, as the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz deepens.
    — Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,Lee Ying Shan,Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • February 19 – March 20 Trust deepens when care comes with clear terms.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepens
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  • Hot Fuss simultaneously steps up on three other, similar rosters.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The way her seven-piece band and two backup singers are positioned on a platform with just a couple of steps up or down recalls some of the pop-soul bandstands of yore.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of steps up
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  • The sound design — marked by silences, ambient natural sounds such as snowfall and birdsong, the unhurried rhythm of speech, and an original score built on tranquil orchestral elements — amplifies the film’s contemplative tone.
    — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The solar eclipse in Leo, for instance, could bring travel, publishing or legal developments your way, while Mercury’s conjunction with your lucky planetary ruler, Jupiter, amplifies your voice through teaching, media or a wider platform.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of amplifies
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  • The beauty of this maxi dress is that it’s intentionally crinkled, with an airy feel that heightens its rich-looking design.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That heightens buyer enthusiasm and makes the whole process more addictive.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of heightens
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