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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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
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Congressional Republicans’ responses to Trump’s outrageous comments were largely muted even as a few senators like Thom Tillis came out forcefully in defense of Ukraine and against Vladimir Putin.—
Mordechai Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Deutsche Bank Research economist Sebastian Becker on Friday described the lower core inflation reading as positive and noted that the print is expected to keep falling as wage growth eases and the broader economy remains muted.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The tour, which also features performances by Trace Adkins, Deana Carter and Emily Ann Roberts, will continue throughout the summer before wrapping on Sept. 6 in Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The second run of the breakout Prime Video young adult series wrapped filming in September last year, and with Season 1 launching in May 2024 the gap between the two will be relatively substantial.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Employees are empowered to be agile and engaged, which fosters the kind of unique contributions that might be stifled in traditional hierarchies.—
Patrick Donegan,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Greatly reducing the overhead funding universities need to produce these discoveries will stifle the innovation America relies on to remain competitive and to ensure progress.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The sunlit sanctuary’s posh amenities include a rooftop garden enveloped in greenery with open views over the city.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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The body is barely cold before they’re enveloped in a world of drugs and murder, with the FBI circling ever nearer to what looks like a criminal jackpot (fronted by a deli, hence the title).—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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The slayings shrouded a college town in grief and fear as authorities embarked on a cross-country search that culminated with the arrest of Kohberger, a criminology graduate student, in Pennsylvania more than a month after the killings.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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The process has been shrouded in silence, but there is speculation that the releases will be delayed until March due to a lack of consensus on the final proposal.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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To maximize results, the brand has also developed an entire line based on rosemary, enclosed in a convenient kit featuring a detangling brush (for the scalp massage); plus, a scrub and a shampoo, to best purify the scalp and restore it to a normal condition, for visibly stronger and shinier hair.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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An identical elliptical roof extends from the edge of the original building to greet visitors, enclose security measures and welcome guests into the Shedd.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Wet rooms are encased by glass doors and walls to hold in warmth and steam.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Mid-century frames encase the drapery, allowing the fabrics to reach to the ceiling without obscuring the original, classic moldings.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sales topped $35 million as the business grew to encompass a line of soups as well as a Keto-friendly line that’s high in protein.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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There’s something about the porthole windows that make this houseboat—which encompasses a dining space, lounge, kitchen, a pair of bedrooms, and two bathrooms—tenfold cozier.—
Dan Q. Dao,
Architectural Digest,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Muffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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