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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
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Use a clean damp cloth to wipe down the surface to remove any soap or baking soda residue.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
Bark-type mulch used for landscaping provides a damp, welcoming environment for snakes.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Hu recommends applying hyaluronic acid to damp skin and following it with a moisturizer to help seal in hydration.
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Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 June 2026
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Adjective
Sprinkle a layer of baking soda onto a damp microfiber cloth and gently scrub the cabinet face.
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Use a clean damp cloth to wipe down the surface to remove any soap or baking soda residue.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Noun
Some rooms were entirely flooded, and the walls bore clear signs of damp.
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Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
Bark-type mulch used for landscaping provides a damp, welcoming environment for snakes.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
Verb
The gasket mount design of the K2 and K8 combines multi-layer sound-damping materials for a deeper and more solid typing experience.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Hu recommends applying hyaluronic acid to damp skin and following it with a moisturizer to help seal in hydration.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damp
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The specially emulsified formula keeps the ceramides evenly dispersed (no shaking required), while the lightweight mist feels especially refreshing on hot, humid summer days.
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The breathable fabric is ideal for hot, humid days whether stateside or abroad.
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Water the plant well and keep the soil consistently moist.
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When females lay eggs in an open wound or in a moist body cavity — the nose, ears, eyes or mouth — the larvae burrow into living tissue.
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The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight.
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Adding a fan, dehumidifier, a chemical desiccant like DampRid, or a moisture-absorbing plant to your laundry room can improve humidity levels and increase air circulation.
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The hotel’s wellness center offers Ayurvedic herbal scrubs, Reiki, hydrotherapy, lymphatic draining massages, colonics and acupuncture.
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Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
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The danger is heavy-handed protections for Eskom will suppress wholesale prices, dulling market signals investors need for further investment in the sector, and effectively rebranding the old monopoly.
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Fabric softener leaves a residue on elastane fibers that can dull the finish and attract bacteria, which causes excessive odor.
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Smoke, combined with high humidity, may cause visibility issues overnight, according to the AQMD, and ash could also fall in the area.
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High heat and humidity will continue in Texas, along the Gulf Coast, and in Florida, the weather service said.
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Kirk had disappeared from their feeds, and Erika Kirk had gone viral for the wrong reasons—taking the stage at her husband’s memorial service amid pyrotechnics and attempting her own campus tour, undermining her image as a Christian trad wife whose priorities were her family and her home.
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Over his 18-year tenure at the Fed, Greenspan embodied the omnipotent technocrat — a legacy critics say was fatally undermined by his failure to spot the 2008 housing bubble.
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“Damp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damp. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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