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
But these suites are also closest to the elevators, and the historic walls don’t adequately muffle the sounds of other guests.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Nolan's team and IMAX worked together to create a special housing for the camera to muffle the sound of its operation.
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Will Croxton,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
The sound-muffling fabrics, carpets, ceiling tiles, tablecloths and rugs that used to decorate restaurants are deemed too stuffy these days, and even upholstered booths are being replaced by more barebones tables — and lots of them, close together.
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Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
Their flexible design fits snugly into ears, muffling plane engine sounds and loud conversations.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Nolan's team and IMAX worked together to create a special housing for the camera to muffle the sound of its operation.
—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
The sound-muffling fabrics, carpets, ceiling tiles, tablecloths and rugs that used to decorate restaurants are deemed too stuffy these days, and even upholstered booths are being replaced by more barebones tables — and lots of them, close together.
—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
Their flexible design fits snugly into ears, muffling plane engine sounds and loud conversations.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for muffle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffle
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Yet because tax law provides commercial property owners little incentive to redevelop, and high fees further punish anyone trying to build housing, the effect of these reforms has been muted.
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This guest channels major Chloé energy by styling belted, muted pink jeans with a romantic yet structured ruffled blouse, platform clogs, round sunnies, and a top-handle bag.
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The series just wrapped shooting in Barcelona and moves on to Amsterdam.
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The singer's last headlining trek was the Sweetener World Tour, which wrapped in 2019 after more than 100 performances worldwide.
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The governor has raised concerns that the tax would drive the state’s wealthiest residents out of California, doing long-term damage to the state’s tax base and stifling innovation.
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After feeling stifled in the corporate world, Gaudin said Inches has given him the freedom to embrace his creativity and show other LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs that ownership is possible.
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From downtown Los Angeles to the San Gabriel Valley, tens of thousands were enveloped in unhealthful levels of smoke, even as some local officials told residents that the air posed no danger.
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The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can.
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Though not fully enclosed (which saved on cost), it’s sheltered by a wall of ipe wood on one side and a stand of low trees and plants on the other.
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The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs.
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The complex, shrouded in mystery, is at least 2,3000 acres and has garnered controversy for being located on a native burial site, Wired reported last year.
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Dark web markets are shrouded in secrecy, but admins of dark web marketplaces have been identified by law enforcement and arrested before.
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The next shot shows the car encased in the home amid piles of crumbling plaster, split beams and bits of furniture.
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Over time, a soft split bun encased the sausage, creating something portable to be eaten standing at a fairground, during a factory break, or in the bleachers at a baseball game.
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Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it.
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The grand French state beds of the 18th century traditionally encompassed a kit that included a bed frame, canopy, mattress, sheets, pillows, coverlet, and bolster.
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“Muffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffle. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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