How to Use damp in a Sentence

damp

1 of 3 noun

• The boxes were left outside in the damp.
• But models have been walking with damp, slicked-back strands in droves.
  — Kari Molvar, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2011
• This is like a dark lesbian genius rolling in a giant heap of damp, dead leaves.
  — Eileen Myles, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2016
• The damp gets in everywhere, turns the national outlook into a soaked sock and brings about trenchfoot of the soul.
  — Kyle Smith, National Review, 30 Nov. 2020
• The unusual half-retractable claws sweep through the water like anglers’ hooks, snagging prey, and the extra-thick coat guards against the damp.
  — Abigail Tucker, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2022
• The temperature rarely dips below freezing, on the islands, which sit between the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea, but the damp can chill one through the bone.
  — Jeanne Bouza Rose, WSJ, 23 Oct. 2021
• There, Shenton said, close attention must be paid to the damp: The eastern half of Trinity’s campus was once a tidal marsh.
  — Ed O'Loughlin, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2022
• The internet is a virtual catacomb, where the skeletons of human decency line the damp, mildewed walls.
  — Christine Flowers, Philly.com, 15 June 2017
• Tomorrow (Friday): Morning is probably gray and a little damp, but the real rain doesn’t get going until later.
  — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 27 July 2017
• With the crepuscular light dissipating with tropical swiftness, about to add darkness to the dripping damp, Saleska and Silva Campos took stock.
  — Daniel Glick, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2017
• What was once a damp, forested environment surrounded by shallow seas became the hot, rugged coastline of northwestern Australia.
  — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2017
• As the damp of the lagoon quickly damaged frescoes painted directly onto plaster, local artists preferred to work in oil on canvas, becoming renowned for their mastery of color.
  — Jenny Uglow, The New York Review of Books, 11 Mar. 2021
• This damp—a byproduct of industrial smog mixing with moisture from the nearby ponds—is omnipresent, and repeated mentions more than illustrate Louis’s disgust.
  — Samuel Metz, New Republic, 8 June 2017
• Rival demonstrators chanted Sunday in damp, drizzly weather near the harbor-side convention center where ballot boxes replaced the previous day’s art show.
  — Jessica Meyers, latimes.com, 26 Mar. 2017
• The boxes were left outside in the damp.
• But models have been walking with damp, slicked-back strands in droves.
  — Kari Molvar, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2011
• This is like a dark lesbian genius rolling in a giant heap of damp, dead leaves.
  — Eileen Myles, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2016
• The damp gets in everywhere, turns the national outlook into a soaked sock and brings about trenchfoot of the soul.
  — Kyle Smith, National Review, 30 Nov. 2020
• The unusual half-retractable claws sweep through the water like anglers’ hooks, snagging prey, and the extra-thick coat guards against the damp.
  — Abigail Tucker, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2022
• The temperature rarely dips below freezing, on the islands, which sit between the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea, but the damp can chill one through the bone.
  — Jeanne Bouza Rose, WSJ, 23 Oct. 2021
• There, Shenton said, close attention must be paid to the damp: The eastern half of Trinity’s campus was once a tidal marsh.
  — Ed O'Loughlin, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2022
• The internet is a virtual catacomb, where the skeletons of human decency line the damp, mildewed walls.
  — Christine Flowers, Philly.com, 15 June 2017
• Tomorrow (Friday): Morning is probably gray and a little damp, but the real rain doesn’t get going until later.
  — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 27 July 2017
• With the crepuscular light dissipating with tropical swiftness, about to add darkness to the dripping damp, Saleska and Silva Campos took stock.
  — Daniel Glick, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2017
• What was once a damp, forested environment surrounded by shallow seas became the hot, rugged coastline of northwestern Australia.
  — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2017
• As the damp of the lagoon quickly damaged frescoes painted directly onto plaster, local artists preferred to work in oil on canvas, becoming renowned for their mastery of color.
  — Jenny Uglow, The New York Review of Books, 11 Mar. 2021
• This damp—a byproduct of industrial smog mixing with moisture from the nearby ponds—is omnipresent, and repeated mentions more than illustrate Louis’s disgust.
  — Samuel Metz, New Republic, 8 June 2017
• Rival demonstrators chanted Sunday in damp, drizzly weather near the harbor-side convention center where ballot boxes replaced the previous day’s art show.
  — Jessica Meyers, latimes.com, 26 Mar. 2017
• The boxes were left outside in the damp.
• But models have been walking with damp, slicked-back strands in droves.
  — Kari Molvar, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2011

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damp

2 of 3 verb

• His hands were damped with sweat.
• The best way to apply this buttery cream is to smooth it on to damp skin.
  — Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 7 Feb. 2023
• The shift from dry to damp arrives overnight Wednesday.
  — oregonlive, 2 May 2023
• The same wet mops were then used to clean a mess of smeared, damp dirt on all three surfaces.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
• Some say that the black truffle smells like cold mountain air, or damp earth.
  — Federico Kukso, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2022
• It can be applied to damp hair before a blow or even after to smooth and shine.
  — Jasmine Washington, seventeen.com, 13 May 2023
• Smooth out the panel with a plastic scraper, squeegee or damp sponge.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 12 May 2023
• Next, get a mop or damp cloth and wipe down each step with hardwood floor cleaner.
  — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 20 Jan. 2023
• For short styles, apply pomade to damp hair from the ends, working it up the hair shaft in two-inch partings from the back of the head to the front.
  — Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 5 Jan. 2022
• Babies need to be constantly damp for some reason, like the whale at the end of Free Willy.
  — Frank Kobola, Redbook, 10 Mar. 2017
• Apply it to damp straight, wavy, or curly hair for frizz-free shine, and to help define texture.
  — Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2023
• Signs of slowing growth haven’t done much to damp investors’ appetite for junk bonds.
  — Matt Grossman, wsj.com, 28 Apr. 2023
• Both ride comfortably, though the Ariya could be better damped.
  — Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 27 May 2023
• Start by applying the serum to damp hair, add the leave-in treatment next, and finish with the oil, which can be used on damp or dry hair.
  — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 12 May 2023
• Ticks love nooks and crannies, so pay extra attention to damp spots such as your armpits or the backs of your knees.
  — Timmy Broderick, Scientific American, 14 June 2023
• But the broken beads and damp confetti still in the streets after the first pass of the cleanup crew bore witness: The season has begun.
  — al, 3 Feb. 2023
• To use this product, simply apply it to damp hair and then style your hair as usual.
  — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 12 May 2023
• Yellen’s speech, which lacked clear rate cues, did little to calm the price swings and damped expectations of a rate hike this year.
  — Fortune, 25 Aug. 2017
• As a result, small wheel movements that were lost in the bushings before reaching the shock absorbers on the C4 are fully damped on the C5.
  — Jim Frenak, Car and Driver, 7 Sep. 2023
• Think about it — most curl defining creams are meant to simply be applied straight from bottle to damp hair.
  — Essence, 12 July 2022
• Apply pumps of the mousse to damp hair, working it throughout layers in a massaging motion to loosen the nits.
  — Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
• Apply the mixture to damp, clean hair and also massage it onto your scalp.
  — Lori Keong, Marie Claire, 19 July 2017
• If the clothes are damp, additional time may be needed.
  — Steven Reinberg, chicagotribune.com, 15 May 2017
• So solve the problem by evening out irrigation to keep the soil consistently damp all the time.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022
• When applied to damp hair, the mask only needs to sit for four to seven minutes before being rinsed out.
  — Ellen McAlpine, ELLE, 16 Feb. 2023
• These masterful shocks have somewhat redefined the state of the art in damping.
  — Jim Resnick, Ars Technica, 18 July 2017
• Massage the scrub to damp hair, start at your scalp and work your way down to the end of your hair, then follow up with your shampoo and conditioner of choice.
  — NBC News, 1 Oct. 2020
• Sunday is marginally better but still breezy, cool and damp early on.
  — David Streit, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
• The white world around us was beautiful in the failing light but barren and damp and growing steadily colder.
  — Nick Fasciano, Outdoor Life, 8 Feb. 2024
• Neighborhood speed bumps are both harsh on impact and then poorly damped on rebound, when the compressed rear suspension springs back like a pogo stick after landing on the other side of the bump.
  — Dan Carney, Popular Science, 1 Feb. 2024

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damp

3 of 3 adjective

• Wipe up the mess with a damp cloth.
• My hair's still damp from the rain.
• Her forehead was damp with perspiration.
• Wipe away the paste and grime with a damp cloth or sponge.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
• Close to the bar top, something damp brushed past them.
  — Dallasnews.com Staff, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
• Wipe down the inside of the oven with a damp, microfiber cloth.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
• Her damp hair was left down and brushed back out of her face.
  — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 5 July 2023
• Water well, and keep the soil slightly damp for the next month.
  — Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2023
• Keep the soil in vegetable beds damp (not wet) at all times.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
• Once the stain is gone, wipe the dryer with a clean, damp cloth to wash away the smell of vinegar.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• Lemongrass: Trim the tips and wrap the stalks in a damp paper towel.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2023
• Hard-shell changing pads are made to be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
  — Jamie Spain and Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2023
• Sprinkle some coarse salt onto the stain and use a damp cloth or sponge to scrub.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2023
• The best way to clean the bag itself is with a damp paper towel and a light amount of soap.
  — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023
• Wipe the mat with the damp cloth to remove any residual dish soap left on the surface of the mat.
  — Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
• Cool and damp can be a double whammy for these types of plants.
  — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 1 July 2023
• Angela looks down at her shirt, at the Rorschach imprint of Will’s damp chest.
  — Clare Sestanovich, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
• It’s meant to be used on damp hair for one-step blow drying and curling.
  — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
• Remove the dough ball to a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth and set to rise in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes.
  — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Apr. 2023
• Use a sturdy step stool or step ladder and a slightly damp rag to clean the blades of your fan.
  — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2023
• Add a drop or two of liquid dish soap to a damp cleaning cloth and wash the patent surface clean.
  — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2023
• Cover the dough with a damp kitchen towel; rest it for 30 minutes.
  — Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2023
• Wet the rim of your glass with a damp paper towel, and then dip it into the plate of sugar.
  — Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 8 Aug. 2023
• Plus, keeping it clean is as easy as wiping it down with a damp cloth.
  — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
• This can help fill the gaps between your skin cells — and lock in moisture while your skin is still damp.
  — Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
• The last weekend of January is upon us and the rain has come and gone, leaving the air clean and the earth damp.
  — Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
• Wipe down your shower head with a damp rag once per week to prevent buildup.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2024
• Mildew is a type of mold and thrives in moist, damp spaces — clinging to fabric, walls, tiles and wood.
  — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2023
• Then wipe down the entire compressor with a damp cloth.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2023
• Once the tinting is complete, excess pigment is removed with the help of a Q-tip and a swipe of damp cotton.
  — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024