mute

Example Sentences

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The soothing hum of the venue’s air conditioning helped mute the jarring sound of missile interceptions, keeping the naturally reactive animals calm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

But there are few macroeconomic catalysts on tap until January, which will likely mute shifts in investor expectations over rates that typically move stocks.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

HBO Max has presented its branded “Harry Potter” blaze and “A Very Merry Ricksmas Yule Log,” featuring Rick and Morty scrolling through interdimensional cable with the TV on mute, since 2022.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

O'Neill had managed to build momentum and almost mute the myriad of issues at the club.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

But one great thing about Ace Period debate is that everyone else likes to talk a whole lot, and none of the kids seem to care when I sit here totally mute.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden