Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of muffler
But robot umps don’t know a buffer from a muffler.
—
Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
That doesn’t mean a wildfire wasn’t possible; something as minor as the heat from a car muffler can spark a blaze where vegetation is dry.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
There's even a new muffler that sounds a little raspy.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt:
A 33-year-old man from St. Charles was arrested on charges of loud excessive noise caused by a muffler or lack thereof, improper lighting and driving under the influence of alcohol at 11:11 p.m. Feb. 15 at Raymond Drive and West Diehl Road.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for muffler
Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
That doesn’t mean a wildfire wasn’t possible; something as minor as the heat from a car muffler can spark a blaze where vegetation is dry.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
There's even a new muffler that sounds a little raspy.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt:
A 33-year-old man from St. Charles was arrested on charges of loud excessive noise caused by a muffler or lack thereof, improper lighting and driving under the influence of alcohol at 11:11 p.m. Feb. 15 at Raymond Drive and West Diehl Road.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for muffler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffler
Noun
-
Front and rear lighting are included for daytime visibility in traffic or after-dark riding, and there's a full fender above each wheel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
-
Loughran described over-cab lights, regular headlights as well as plow lights that jutted out over the fenders of the vehicle.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
Noun
-
Sold in various lengths and colors on Amazon from December 2024 to April, the unmarked bumpers are considered suffocation hazards.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
-
By 1974, the model gained new front and rear bumpers designed to meet then-current crash standards, along with many other changes, including a larger 2.7-liter engine.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
Noun
-
The result is that prices have started to drop across much of the state, as historically high mortgage rates are still putting a significant damper on demand, despite growing inventory giving buyers more options.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
-
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer has a six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and adjustable dampers.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
Noun
-
That provided even more cushion for the Twins with the Cubs lurking.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
-
The cushions are thick and supportive, and the oak frame will look right at home in any Scandi design lover’s space.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
Noun
-
Mount predator baffles and guards to the pole or tree during installation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
-
Unlike other vacuums, the V11 won’t annoy your ears; its acoustic baffles improve airflow and keep the noise down to a decent 70-decibel level.—
Ho Lin,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Some private-security agencies would endeavour to secure the suites on either side of the one that their VIP will be using to act as buffers, but this is a FIFA event, so the governing body has more control.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
-
Lacking the financial buffer most for-profit startups have, they are forced to remain lean and centered.—
Raviraj Hegde,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Muffler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffler. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share