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as in humid
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
the damp air made 85 degrees feel like 105
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as in moist
slightly or moderately wet
marks can usually be removed with a damp cloth
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as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
we bought a dehumidifier for the basement when the damp down there began causing mold to grow
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as in to drain
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success
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as in to wet
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
damp the shirt slightly before ironing it
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as in to dull
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
nothing seemed to damp the unwelcome attentions of her suitor
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Recent Examples of damp
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
A little goes a long way: Use the tiniest dab, warm it between your hands, and then smooth it through damp hair before air-drying or heat-styling.
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Issues such as mold and damp can lead to respiratory problems and headaches.
—WIRED, 27 June 2023
New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
Maybe in Hollywood, but that's not real life; morning rain made the grass damp enough that nothing went up in flames.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Heat stroke: Hot, red, dry or damp skin; a high body temperature of 103 or higher; confusion; a fast and strong pulse; fainting.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
A little goes a long way: Use the tiniest dab, warm it between your hands, and then smooth it through damp hair before air-drying or heat-styling.
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
Noun
Keep It Cozy Basements often have practical finishes like cement and tile to help ward off the damp, but that doesn't mean your lower level needs to feel like a utility room.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Issues such as mold and damp can lead to respiratory problems and headaches.
—WIRED, 27 June 2023
Verb
Optional Dynamic Suspension Adjustment can tweak the damping, spring rate, and load compensation on the fly.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
Maybe in Hollywood, but that's not real life; morning rain made the grass damp enough that nothing went up in flames.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damp
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For a smooth finish that holds up under the most humid conditions, look to Color Wow’s signature Dream Coat.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Madagascar’s new vanilla growers found great success in the lush, humid northeast coast of the island, where the vines attached their aerial roots to shaded tree trunks and climbed toward the canopy.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Medium to moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Neutral (6.5-7.5) USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 7 With lacy foliage and tall flower spikes, larkspur adds gorgeous texture and upright structure to the summer garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Keep the soil moist to prevent stress that would affect fruit drop.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Look for natural ingredients that can absorb moisture from sweat, such as cornstarch, baking soda, and arrowroot.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
20 May 2025
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Odor-fighting insoles, sprays, and laces can also help absorb moisture and neutralize odors.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Treating this condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Preventative measures There are ways to avoid such a financially and emotionally draining situation.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
Verb
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His mother wet a sponge to moisten his lips and tongue.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The president’s health has been the subject of speculation for years; in 2023, six journalists were arrested after they were accused of sharing a video that appeared to show the president wetting himself.—
Abdi Latif Dahir,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Over time, that disconnection can dull natural hunger cues, making skipped meals feel normal.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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Nothing is worse than getting partway into a craft project and getting all your pieces ready, only for your cheap, dulled scissors to destroy the edge of your fabric or paper.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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These flowering shrubs can take the heat and humidity.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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The space has both humidifiers, dehumidifiers and fans to keep the temperature as close to 60% humidity as possible.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Trump has pursued policies that have repeatedly undermined the agenda of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—and show that divisions between the United States and Israel are widening.—
Daniel Byman,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
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Things could have been better still had Leclerc’s race not been undermined by the timing of the two safety cars.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Damp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damp. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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