1
as in mutes
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 envelops
to surround or cover closely
the airport had been muffled in fog all morning long
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffles
Verb
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The host mutes everyone upon entry.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025 -
Critics allege that Google’s dominance not only undermines traditional publishing revenues but mutes the diversity of online voices, accelerating the decline of the open, accessible web, just as Google admitted behind closed doors, in court.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Cloître Saint-Trophime envelops viewers in ancient stone and filtered light, a living monument to time’s passage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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This cycle of reactionary leadership not only stifles innovation but also erodes trust and morale within organizations.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Rather than unlocking potential, this approach stifles initiative, fuels frustration, and drives out talent.—
Liz Teran,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to the report, Google is also experimenting with dynamic text that wraps around objects in the cover photo.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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There are plans to include the women’s team’s history in the club timeline that currently wraps around the stadium, while experimental activations are already in place, including pre-match face painters, a mobile gaming van, balloon artists, a disc jockey and cheaper refreshments.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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Trump is a man of many hats In Ward 8, which encompasses Donohue's district, troops have already been assigned to help with food distribution at a soup kitchen, according to Donohue and a National Guard member with knowledge of the deployment.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 7,061 square feet of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Muffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffles. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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