UNMUFFLES Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

unmuffles

verb

present tense third-person singular of unmuffle

as in increases

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But using spreadsheets or paper and pen is time-consuming and increases the risks of errors.

— Dana Miranda, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
An optional expansion module, sold separately, increases capacity to 10L for a dinner, game night or larger gathering.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of increases

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The aluminum model enhances the tactile experience with the cool sensation of metal rather than plastic.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
This non-precious Ni/Co heterostructure electrode enhances performance and lowers costs in alkaline water electrolysis.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of enhances

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Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China's benchmark CSI 300 index on Thursday entered bear-market territory, falling 20% from its June peak, as a prolonged sell-off in its equities deepens.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
As Carson and Rapp’s search for Henry deepens, Yaga cuts a jagged (though, at this point, well-trod by shows like Hulu’s Furious or even Netflix’s East of Eden) path through themes of wealth, male entitlement, female rage and the purpose of myth.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of deepens

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This year, Macy’s stages its 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade, and also steps up its Mission Every One charitable initiative supporting Ronald McDonald House, Blue Star Families and Foster Love.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
If no one steps up, the loudest voices fill the gap, allowing fear to become the organizing principle.

— Bob Pearson, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of steps up

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As the old roadster comes to life on a narrow hillside road, the cacophony of the 12-cylinder engine only amplifies my sense of exposure and vulnerability—and that’s just from the passenger seat.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
Bellorado-Samuels’s home doesn’t disappear behind her collection but pushes back, amplifies, complicates, and occasionally inconveniences it.

— Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of amplifies

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That heightens the stakes for chairman Warsh, who has expressed a preference for fewer words at a time when investors may prefer clearer communication.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Call it transcendental, the character’s deepening sense of luminosity, the way his empathy heightens as his consciousness expands.

— David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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