as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
the dampness in the air made a mess of my new hairstyle
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Recent Examples of dampness
How To Get Rid Of Smells A damp smell coming from your wicker furniture is usually due to mold, mildew, or general dampness.
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Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Trapped humidity is the single biggest driver of a stale smell, says Salverson, because dampness allows odor-causing bacteria and mildew to take hold.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Unlike the race itself – which must stop at the first whiff of dampness and did for about 12 minutes today – fun will happen, rain or shine.
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Cindi Andrews,
IndyStar,
25 May 2026
Be sure to feel the soil dampness consistently, and definitely before watering.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
19 May 2026
The following month, the Veterans Administration filed a report stating that the Nautilus Veterans Hospital was in a severe state of deterioration, mostly because of the dampness from the sea air, which caused the concrete’s steel rods to rust and give way.
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Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
That extra dampness makes a difference — waiting until skin is completely dry means missing out on that moisture-sealing benefit.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Cloudy skies will be the rule, along with a general dampness to the air and ground.
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Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Although the heat has everyone dealing with some degree of dampness, sweating is often a source of violent embarrassment for you.
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Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Trapped humidity is the single biggest driver of a stale smell, says Salverson, because dampness allows odor-causing bacteria and mildew to take hold.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Unlike the race itself – which must stop at the first whiff of dampness and did for about 12 minutes today – fun will happen, rain or shine.
—
Cindi Andrews,
IndyStar,
25 May 2026
Be sure to feel the soil dampness consistently, and definitely before watering.
—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
19 May 2026
The following month, the Veterans Administration filed a report stating that the Nautilus Veterans Hospital was in a severe state of deterioration, mostly because of the dampness from the sea air, which caused the concrete’s steel rods to rust and give way.
—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
That extra dampness makes a difference — waiting until skin is completely dry means missing out on that moisture-sealing benefit.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Cloudy skies will be the rule, along with a general dampness to the air and ground.
—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Although the heat has everyone dealing with some degree of dampness, sweating is often a source of violent embarrassment for you.
—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dampness
Noun
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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.
Noun
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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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