UNMUFFLING Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

unmuffling

verb

present participle of unmuffle

as in increasing

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The hope is that these discoveries will not be lost with increasing use of AI models in mathematics.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
The rules are aimed at boosting confidence in Saudi ⁠capital markets by increasing transparency and strengthening the IPO framework, the CMA said.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

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London — The United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods, deepening efforts to stabilize a frequently testy relationship.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Settler attacks damaged or seized about 160 Palestinian water and sanitation structures this year, deepening shortages that are forcing farmers to abandon fields and threatening local livelihoods.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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This goes counter to Disney’s official stance, which is a flat denial that Covid had anything to do with one Bob stepping down and another stepping up.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
That means the Horned Frogs’ younger receivers will be tasked with stepping up against an experienced secondary that has picked off quarterbacks four times this season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

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Blakespear said the law is focused on enhancing consumer protections, because many residents and parents looking to purchase e-bikes have ultimately been sold a very different and much less controllable product.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Wrangler Wrangler is enhancing the strength of its riding jeans.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

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With California’s coast getting pounded by strong waves amid a strengthening El Niño, residents and government leaders are turning to big rocks and seawalls to protect homes and keep a railroad from falling into the sea.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
And that’s what happened, strengthening the ayatollah’s grip on power.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026

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