as in to mute
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Verb
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Not quite as flashy as a chartreuse or lime, but not quite as muted as sage, somewhere between.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025 -
Although today’s selloff is negative, it’s also muted, according to Deutsche Bank.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 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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Morning dopamine spikes from phone use reduce your motivation to pursue slower, more meaningful tasks later.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 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
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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
Verb
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Cabinets have been upgraded for more rigidity and control, enclosure depth has increased for extended frequency response at the bottom end, and multiple-density damping materials have been used to lower resonance frequency.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Aug. 2025
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For the better part of a decade, researchers searched the dark and damp nooks and crannies of a Mediterranean island.—
Irene Wright
July 10,
Miami Herald,
10 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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And evidence suggests that paying an entrance fee doesn’t dampen visitors’ enjoyment of their visit.—
Tate Watkins,
Chicago Tribune,
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 6 Aug. 2025.
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