unmuffling

verb

Definition of unmufflingnext
present participle of unmuffle
as in increasing

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  1. increasing
  2. deepening
  3. enhancing
  4. strengthening
Verb
  • An increasing number of large and mid-size firms are reporting on their sustainability initiatives.
    Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • As president, Biden helped the country past the COVID pandemic, increasing the availability of testing and vaccines.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of increasing
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  • Many of their veterans are in deepening slumps at the wrong time.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Despairing of his father’s physical decline and deepening depression, Filip and his friend and co-director Fredrik Wikingsson (the pair are popular TV personalities in Sweden) conspire to get the old man out of the house and on the road – to France.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of deepening
Verb
  • Firmware updates, essential for patching vulnerabilities and enhancing router functionality, are also largely ignored.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhancing
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  • This means not only strengthening technical defenses but also fostering a culture of security awareness at every level.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This dynamic fosters mutual respect and curiosity, strengthening the overall mentorship culture within the organization.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of strengthening
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