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 turn, Landon placed a bath towel at the bottom of Bella’s bedroom door to muffle her cries, per the release.
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Nicole Acosta, People.com, 6 May 2025
The day would be almost ideal for hunting, with the woods and ground wet enough to muffle sound.
—Bill Thomas, Outdoor Life, 24 Apr. 2025
Conventional foam earplugs, while affordable and somewhat effective at reducing volume, tend to muffle sound indiscriminately, creating an underwater listening effect that diminishes musical clarity and detail.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In Nashville, Tennessee, city officials passed ordinances aimed at muffling extremist activity after more frequent demonstrations by such groups, including an instance in July when demonstrators rushed the council chambers, forcing closure of the gallery.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Acosta, People.com, 6 May 2025
The day would be almost ideal for hunting, with the woods and ground wet enough to muffle sound.
—Bill Thomas, Outdoor Life, 24 Apr. 2025
Conventional foam earplugs, while affordable and somewhat effective at reducing volume, tend to muffle sound indiscriminately, creating an underwater listening effect that diminishes musical clarity and detail.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In Nashville, Tennessee, city officials passed ordinances aimed at muffling extremist activity after more frequent demonstrations by such groups, including an instance in July when demonstrators rushed the council chambers, forcing closure of the gallery.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffle
Verb
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The buzz surrounding the Cubs hosting the 2027 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field was muted in Atlanta with no announcement last week.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Their shoulders are cooking beneath their shirts; the women have scarlet necks, the red of their arms is barely muted by muslin sleeves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Open up the panels for a cooler, roomier feel, or layer in more blankets and wrap it up tight on chillier nights.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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As guests arrived, they were treated to tote bags filled with various goodies, including fresh baguettes wrapped in personalized tissue paper designed by Mariee Ami's vice president of graphic design, Mary Baugh, who was behind all of the wedding artwork.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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While luck will favor some and stifle others, here are a few tips on how join the first group: Be Loyal: Elite status with an airline can work wonders.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The piece is marked by contrasts between the warm, enveloping sounds of the horns and the jagged tension expressed through sighing, sorrowful calls of the clarinet and ominous timpani rolls.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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Blink Cincinnati is returning to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky next year, enveloping the region in a kaleidoscope of lights and sounds for its fifth iteration.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Ukraine's systems are shrouded in secrecy, but the country is believed to have between six and seven operational Patriot batteries.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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He was either shrouded in haze (the gasps of the fog machine eventually became indistinguishable from the vapor being collectively exhaled by the crowd) or obscured by low-angle backlighting.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The ellipse enclosing these locations is called an error ellipse.—
Toshi Hirabayashi,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
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Outside the venue, fans spotted an art installation featuring a muscular figure enclosed in a clear box — seemingly a nod to the upcoming album’s cover art.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
19 July 2025
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The colorful stand caught her eye, but the half-pound of hot dog encased in a pound of batter sealed the deal for her.—
Amelia Wu
July 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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While McArthur was being interviewed by investigators, search teams made a grim discovery: a portion of a human skull was found sticking out of the ground, encased in concrete and potting soil.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The areas devoted to health and rejuvenation encompass almost 20,500 square feet.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
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Whether on a football field, concert stage, or in a corporate boardroom, greatness encompasses more than a single achievement.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Muffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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