UNMUFFLING Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

unmuffling

verb

present participle of unmuffle

as in increasing

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While increasing volumes of the oil are finding routes out of the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, keeping energy prices elevated and pushing up global inflation.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Alternatively, perhaps Arsenal’s actions are driven by an increasing pressure to sell.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of increasing

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Hair growth or voice deepening that appears suddenly or progresses rapidly may warrant prompt medical attention.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026
Google reportedly plans to move its smartphone supply chain outside of China by next year, the latest sign of a deepening tech decoupling as tensions mount between Washington and Beijing.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of deepening

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At a moment when Washington is retreating from its responsibilities, New York is stepping up for vulnerable immigrant children.

— Meena Shah, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
Ethiopia, South Africa, Morocco and Nigeria have been stepping up efforts to localize manufacturing of equipment for solar power, from module assembly to more advanced manufacturing, according to industry experts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

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The stakes are high, with victory on the track bringing in prize money and enhancing the team’s attractiveness to sponsors like Petronas and Microsoft.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Louisiana became the first to pass a film tax incentive, enhancing it in 2002; New Mexico and Georgia followed with their own programs.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhancing

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Auction houses are strengthening authentication through specialist research and archives, but online sales remain a particular risk.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Officials will discuss strengthening Iran-Iraq relations, border security, economic cooperation and counterterrorism, among other topics, the broadcaster IRIB reported.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

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