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Recent Examples of muffler
Wall-to-wall carpet puts a muffler on all that.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Ezell's building has something for everyone, from photos of the early years of the former muffler shop to , memorabilia from the Indianapolis 500 and racing personalities.
—Michelle Pemberton, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
Buying a small business doesn’t have to mean becoming the owner of a mundane muffler shop or America’s 19,503rd Subway franchise.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This Avanti has a V8 engine with an R2 supercharger, power steering, a silent muffler, a floor-shift automatic transmission and Twin-Traction differential.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Ezell's building has something for everyone, from photos of the early years of the former muffler shop to , memorabilia from the Indianapolis 500 and racing personalities.
—Michelle Pemberton, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
Buying a small business doesn’t have to mean becoming the owner of a mundane muffler shop or America’s 19,503rd Subway franchise.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This Avanti has a V8 engine with an R2 supercharger, power steering, a silent muffler, a floor-shift automatic transmission and Twin-Traction differential.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffler
Noun
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Another example is certain Volkswagen Beetles, where servicing the cooling system fan or air‑conditioning condenser requires removal of the bumper cover and both front fenders.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The fine doubles if the passenger is allowed to ride on the hood, fender, or in the trunk.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hard water can clog showerheads faster, so consider a water softener if clogs are frequent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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The system includes filtration, UV treatment and a water softener, Smith said, and a separate storage container was meant to ensure the landscaping wouldn’t suffer if the well lagged.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Another example is certain Volkswagen Beetles, where servicing the cooling system fan or air‑conditioning condenser requires removal of the bumper cover and both front fenders.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The front bumper meant nothing to the mower.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Summer travel is heating up, but rising fuel prices threaten to put a damper on warm weather getaways.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rain, and even snow (or just freezing temperatures), are not out of the question and could quickly put a damper on the hopes of a record-breaking performance.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our predicament was worsened by the motor-laden, vertically floating canoe that offered little support and would not be blown or pushed ashore, and by the loss of untethered life cushions and the lack of life jackets.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Heidi Caillier’s take on this Berkeley craftsman, the chair creates dimension and personality—with special thanks to its bespoke cushion—in a dark corner that needs levity to feel lived-in rather than meticulously designed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unlike many baffle-box down duvets, this one is conveniently machine-washable and allergen-free.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the circumstances that put a two-year-old manatee underground in a baffle box demand attention beyond the rescue itself.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Zoning commissioners added a requirement to add vegetation as an additional buffer.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Seniors and distressed homeowners are targeted because the system gives them no buffer against coercion.—
Darlene Mealy,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Muffler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffler. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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