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  • past participle of mute.
  • past tense form of mute.
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muted

[myoo-tid] / ˈmju tɪd /






























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U.S. stocks rose as a rally in Treasury yields stalled but equity and bond moves were muted as oil prices continued climbing due to clashes between Iran and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

David Rooney at The Hollywood Reporter, external is slightly more positive, noting that the film is "muted but never dull" and an "appealingly mellow watch".

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

The apps will also be blocked by default from midnight to 6 a.m., and notifications will be muted by default from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

Although their initial comments have been muted, deep concerns are clear.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

For all its obvious theatricality, the painting is surprisingly muted: David seems to contemplate Goliath with a mixture of sadness and pity.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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