muzzle 1 of 2

noun

Definition of muzzlenext
as in beak

Related Words

Relevance

muzzle

2 of 2

verb

as in to censor

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of muzzle
Noun
Squirrel monkeys—a petite, chirruping, tree-climbing species whose dark muzzle gives the impression of permanent 5 o’clock shadow—have to deal with that proportional dilemma, too. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026 Short-muzzle breeds like pugs and bull dogs are at higher risk of heat stroke, as are older dogs, overweight dogs and dogs with medical conditions, according to Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. — Eva Flowe june 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
Verb
Amid a Republican political and legal campaign claiming conservative speech is unfairly muzzled online, tech companies have dialed back their policies and some researchers have abandoned the field. — Shannon Bond, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026 These requirements involved insurance, muzzle the dog in public, wear a specific dog tag, and a post a sign on the home. — Jim McHugh, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for muzzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muzzle
  1. beak
  2. censor
  3. mandible
  4. silence
  5. nib
  6. gag
  7. maxilla
  8. bill
Noun
  • The bot contains 15 motors, a microphone and speaker, a camera, LiDAR, and two motion sensors, along with a beak for picking up objects.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The eagles fuss obsessively with their habitat, waddling around on their huge, scaly reptilian feet, moving sticks to and fro with their bony beaks.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of beak
Verb
  • His work frequently censored by the Israeli government, Mansour developed a vocabulary of symbols that today functions as a language of resistance.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The crackdown remains a political taboo on the mainland, where authorities tightly censor discussion and prohibit public commemorations.
    — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of censor
Noun
  • Their legs and mandibles may vary in lighter brown or orange colors.
    — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
  • That same year, DNA analysis revealed that a tooth recovered from a mandible at one of the relevant archaeological sites was that of Captain James Fitzjames of the HMS Erebus.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Definition of mandible
Verb
  • El-Sayed’s fellow Democrats are not trying to silence or punish Piker.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The expressions of dissent were silenced with unspeakable violence.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of silence
Noun
  • This variant of the Original Stout was aged in bourbon barrels, then finished in rum barrels with espresso, cocoa nibs and vanilla.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Please do not leave without sampling the divine dessert of Caribbean coffee-chocolate delice with a hint of tonka beans and cacao nibs.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Definition of nib
Verb
  • The body of a YouTuber, El Pinky, was found showing signs that he had been gagged and bound.
    — Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The important thing to know is that these techniques should only be used if your pet is truly choking – not simply coughing or gagging – and your pet should still be seen by a veterinarian afterward, even if the object is removed.
    — Cathy M. Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of gag
Noun
  • Referencing a maxilla fragment found in Misliya Cave, Israel, one study dated it between 180,000 and 190,000 years ago.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
  • The jugal bone, or what could be called the cheekbone, and the maxilla, or jawbone, are fused, Bertozzo said.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Definition of maxilla
Noun
  • Therefore, how much of the impact caused by El Niño will ultimately translate into the bills handed to consumers remains to be seen.
    — , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Watching the Lilith documentary and hearing about how two women can be played back-to-back on a radio or two women can be on a festival bill.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bill

Browse Nearby Words

muumuus
muzzle
muzzled
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Muzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muzzle. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
anagrams on a chalk board
Word Builder Quiz Vol. 2 Pick the letter that when added to a word will ma...
See All