1
as in to mute
to deaden the sound of
the walls muffled their conversation so that only a low murmur was heard
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2
as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
the airport had been muffled in fog all morning long
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Recent Examples of muffle
In the absence of a musical score, Vincent Villa’s crisp sound design either amplifies or muffles her state of mind as circumstances dictate: In a film heavy on quiet, actual moments of serenity are few and far between.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Mangione had fake IDs, a firearm and a device to muffle gunshots at the time of his arrest, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Monday.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
At pickup on a recent afternoon, the arched windows overlooking the Hudson muffled a screaming arctic wind.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2025
However, while the snow sometimes muffles the thunder, the lightning can more easily be seen.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Mangione had fake IDs, a firearm and a device to muffle gunshots at the time of his arrest, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Monday.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
At pickup on a recent afternoon, the arched windows overlooking the Hudson muffled a screaming arctic wind.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2025
However, while the snow sometimes muffles the thunder, the lightning can more easily be seen.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffle
Verb
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Had the film debuted to stupendous reviews, this controversy may have been muted.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sadly, tracking has been muted, with neither awareness nor interest reaching 40%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Production has officially wrapped on Dead Letters, the debut feature film from writer-director David Drake.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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How to Store Whole Artichokes in a Bag Store artichokes loosely wrapped in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a week or two.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Scholars have been discussing for years this tension, exploring if and to what extent regulation stifles innovation.—
Nizan Geslevich Packin,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Article 34 of the Turkish Constitution, which guarantees the right to peaceful assembly without prior permission, now holds little weight in an environment in which political repression stifles dissent by the public and obstructs any meaningful resistance movement.—
Bilal Bilici,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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The first spritz envelops you in pistachio, which then unfolds into a nutty, herbal, and deliciously sweet aroma.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Lush Pierre Frey wallpaper envelops the powder room, while a pleated Decors Barbares sink skirt adds a romantic, textural contrast.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
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The make-up of Liverpool’s attack beyond this summer is shrouded in uncertainty.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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The State was able to execute him by pushing out a new protocol and setting execution dates to prevent careful judicial review and shrouding the process in secrecy.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The expansive tented suites feature large decks overlooking the valley, private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and tactile interiors enclosed by screen doors, allowing the sounds of the wild to lull guests to sleep.—
Julia Eskins,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
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There are plans for a third building that will stretch between Hamlin and Ridgeway that will more fully enclose the complex’s courtyard.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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To preserve the oddity, Greene covered it in lard and then encased it in salt — a typical practice before iceboxes and refrigerators.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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This meant from just below my clavicle to my mid thigh, I was encased in elastane.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2025
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The five-mile-long mountain ridge that encompasses Mount Yoshino is said to be covered by about 30,000 cherry trees—the oldest of which is thought to have been planted more than 1,300 years ago.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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Nearly half the population is Hindu, whose beliefs encompass respect toward animals.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Muffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffle. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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