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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
Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Applying lotion when your hands are still slightly damp helps your skin lock in moisture.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 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
After a long period of cool, damp weather, San Diego County is expected to get four days of high temperatures and lots of sunshine, the National Weather Service says.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Applying lotion when your hands are still slightly damp helps your skin lock in moisture.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 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
Adjective
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A week ago, workers were planting lettuce on a humid and overcast day.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Despite the humid conditions and occasional rain, spectators were treated to the thunderous roar of twenty Formula 1 engines pushing the boundaries of technology and human performance.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Full sun Soil Type: Medium to moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Acidic to slightly alkaline (5.5-7.5) USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9 Rose of Sharon makes up for its bare winter branches by producing large colorful blooms summer through fall.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Do keep the plants moist and apply a houseplant fertilizer once a month during the warm growing season.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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Over time, depending on the level of moisture, the beads will change from orange to green.—
Lisa Wood Shapiro,
Wired News,
8 May 2025
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And a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which in turn means more fuel for the tropical systems to pull from.—
Allison Chinchar,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
Verb
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These clocks will, unfortunately, drain your batteries a little quicker but probably not fast enough to really take notice.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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They’re emotionally drained, exhausted by the mental gymnastics that have such a profound effect on their franchise’s direction.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Once seedlings are visible, water from below and, throughout the growth of your plants, never wet the foliage to minimize mildew development.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
15 May 2025
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My clothes were wet with sweat on the inside and wet on the outside from a mixture of rain, snow and sleet, and some of the mist was freezing on the trees.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
Verb
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My protagonist drinks to dull the sharp edges of motherhood, to quiet the restless ache of unmet expectations, and to grasp at the fleeting illusion of control in a life that often feels anything but.—
Jessica Guerrieri,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In the last couple episodes, dude seemed to chill out and dull down his sharper edges.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
7 May 2025
Noun
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In the summer, though, prepare for heat and humidity, as well as lots of sunshine.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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And this Revlon blow dryer brush is a must for anyone that suffers from frizz in high heat and humidity (just take it from me!).—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The current United squad may lack attributes needed for Amorim’s preferred tactical system to thrive, but yesterday exhibited a lack of mental focus that undermined every major action.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Since returning to office, Trump has directed his administration to act aggressively against foreign nationals who the Administration has alleged are undermining American interests, particularly in the context of criticism of Israel and campus protests against the war in Gaza.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 May 2025
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“Damp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damp. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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