unmuffling

verb

present participle of unmuffle
as in increasing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmuffling
  1. increasing
  2. deepening
  3. stepping up
  4. enhancing
  5. strengthening
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  • Too fearful of discrimination to go to hospitals for antiretroviral drugs, many transgender people have stopped taking them — significantly increasing their risk of transmission.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • OpenAI disclosed the incident in a blog post on Tuesday, a stunning announcement that is certain to set off alarm bells across the industry about the increasing power of AI models and the risk of them going rogue.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 22 July 2026
Definition of increasing
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  • The corruption allegations and deepening political crisis in Puerto Rico have caught the attention of some federal legislators, who questioned whether federal funds are being appropriately used.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Instead of closing the door on his dream, Nolan pivoted to studying English literature at University College London, a decision he has since been credited with strengthening his screenwriting and deepening his understanding of language and metaphor.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of deepening
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  • Cities across the Southwest are stepping up conservation efforts amid the growing crisis facing a key Colorado River reservoir straddling the Utah-Arizona border.
    — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • Maresca arrives at a time when City’s pre-season preparations are stepping up, and with Madrid trying to sign Rodri.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of stepping up
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  • For a natural, lash-enhancing effect, Briceno suggests pressing the pencil directly into the roots of your lashes rather than drawing a thick line above them.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • Martin explains that the ideal base for wedding makeup is calm, moisturized, and firm skin; that way, the makeup artist can focus more on enhancing your natural glow rather than concealing or correcting.
    — Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Definition of enhancing
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  • Instead of reacting to symptoms, leaders begin strengthening the conditions that lead to better decisions long after the meeting ends.
    — Amanda Pascale, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The city credited her for playing a royal in strengthening intergovernmental partnerships, leading major negotiations, improving operational efficiencies and guiding Saratoga through complex policy, budget and emergency management initiatives.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of strengthening
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