as in to mute
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Verb
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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 -
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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But local governments’ overspending has continued to drive up bills, blunting the relief.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Retirements and injuries blunt the purity of one-on-one competition.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Rutter suggests using a white noise generator to muffle the loud booms of the fireworks.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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As of February, staffers from DOGE had pushed top-ranking officials at the Department of Education out of their offices, rearranged the furniture and set up white noise machines to muffle their voices, according to employees at the agency.—
Lora Kolodny,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the board’s paint has dulled and been scuffed up as thousands of people have walked across it.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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But for her brother Brad Bradley, the pain hasn't dulled — and neither has his anger toward one crew member: the ship's cruise director, Kirk Detweiler.—
Sarah Jones,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Studies have shown that matcha can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.—
Michiko Tomioka,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 July 2025
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The folate in avocado also aids in controlling serotonin and dopamine levels, which can decrease risk of depression.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
Verb
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How to Apply: Apply to damp hair post-shower, evenly working through hair from roots to ends.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Another option is to place old tiles or damp cardboard near plants showing pest damage, and then check under these coverings once a day.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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In fact, the humidity on its way to dampen Ohioans' spirit this week is from the Gulf of Mexico and from a front moving in from the West and the South, according to Campbell.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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With demand poised to further dampen, U.S. EV sales only grew by 10% in 2024 compared to a 40% spike the year prior, according to the International Energy Agency.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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“Tone (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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