mute
adjective
silent; refraining from speech or utterance.
has muted
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present perfectof mute (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Zhao Xuan, 28, who tells the BBC that her parents dispensed so much "gourd soup literature" that she has muted her family group chat.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
The trial is being broadcast live from Virginia on Court TV, which has muted out language not suited for daytime television.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2022
While cross-examining Mattis, a lawyer for Holmes showed a July 2013 email from the retired general that suggested he has muted expectations for Theranos’ impact on the military.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2021
The writers called into question D.C. officials’ claim that the launch of the app during the pandemic, at a time when many sports were canceled, has muted revenue.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2021
While China has said little about the nature of its discussions with the group, it has muted its criticism as the American-led military presence winds down.
From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2021
