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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
Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Other materials, such as macrame and wicker, can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 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
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
The recent fires in Southern California probably have also damped the mood in Hollywood, which was already dour because of an ongoing financial retrenchment.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Mendez recommends using a damp cloth or microfiber cloth to avoid stirring up dust.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Other materials, such as macrame and wicker, can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 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
While those dynamics may be gone, the new car offers adaptive damping suspension and rear-axle steering that prioritize handling—and that’s to say nothing of AMG’s wonderful signature handmade V-8 engine.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
The recent fires in Southern California probably have also damped the mood in Hollywood, which was already dour because of an ongoing financial retrenchment.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damp
Adjective
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How To Prevent Pests for Hydrangeas Insects love the warm, humid climates in the South, so look for disease-resistant hydrangea varieties.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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The county has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold, snow-heavy winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Water new plantings as needed to keep the soil moist. 49.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Plastic pots are good for plants that like to be kept moist.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The eight types of hyaluronic acid and panthenol aid in calming the skin and providing moisture.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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To avoid the growth of mold, your best bet is to try and keep moisture in the air and on surfaces to a minimum.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Until then, the negative effects of import taxes such as rising unemployment and a slowing economy will drain trillions of dollars from the revenues the administration hopes to raise.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Former President Joe Biden drained the reserve of more than 40% of its capacity when gas prices reached record highs, averaging more than $5 a gallon across the U.S. in June 2022.—
Dan McCaleb | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Han recommends wetting a beauty sponge to add extra coverage to smaller areas of concern, including your hairline and around your nose.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
29 Mar. 2025
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Austin threatened McMahon with a toy gun, leading to a memorable moment at the expense of McMahon wetting himself.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That dulled the outcome for A’s fans but not all of the energy for fans soaking in the historic moment.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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More than a century later, fine particles of pollution still clung to its feathers, dulling what once was a scarlet red breast to a mottled gray.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even a small amount, such as high humidity outdoors or condensation constantly dripping off the inside of a window or steam inside of a bathroom, can cause mold in a home.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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High temperatures will hover around the mid-80s each day this week, with the heat index in the mid-90s due to the humidity.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The liberation of the leaves will undermine the black-market trade and reduce deforestation by freeing for cultivation lands long ago cleared and abandoned.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Without them, distrust and disrespect undermine the actions.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Damp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damp. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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