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as in damped
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
dampen a paper towel with water and use it to clean up the mess
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as in reduced
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
the oppressive heat dampened our spirits
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as in undermined
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
nothing could dampen their enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of dampened
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Its structure not only kept interiors cooler in hot climates but also dampened sound, a significant factor in temporary housing solutions for disaster zones or refugee settlements.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Pregnant people are also more susceptible to severe COVID outcomes because of a dampened immune response, designed to keep their bodies from attacking the fetus.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, the tariffs have also created supply chain uncertainty and dampened global economic activity, which can lead to a slowdown in growth and demand.
—Jeff Gapusan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In Florida, high insurance premiums and other costs have further dampened demand.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Unemployment has stayed relatively low in part because of dampened demand for workers as well as a depressed supply (people aging out of the workforce as well as reductions in immigrant workers).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Following Minneapolis household-name retail chain Target’s declining sales and dampened consumer perception, which followed backtracked DEI initiatives, chair and CEO Brian Cornell has resigned.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Thursday as investors feared potentially hawkish remarks by the Federal Reserve chair on Friday that could spark volatility, while big-box retailer Walmart’s quarterly results dampened sentiment.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The Miami fans’ mood dampened in the ninth minute, when Sam Surridge converted a penalty kick to give the home team a 1-0 lead.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
While city property taxpayers felt a substantial impact last year, the impact this year was dampened in part because the district is receiving more state funding — triggered by the district's additional spending last year.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Beads of sweat dampened her hairline.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
As slow growth dampened ambitions in both countries, the AU slumbered without strong leadership.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
Their margins are slimmer, their supply chains less diverse and their negotiating power with vendors dampened by the smaller sizes of their orders.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
At least for some residents, conference realignment has dampened the enjoyment.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Although the pageantry of the home opener at Honda Center might be dampened by rain, there will be an all-weather clash between amphibious birds when the Ducks welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Against a dampened economy and geopolitical turmoil, the stakes are higher than ever.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Its structure not only kept interiors cooler in hot climates but also dampened sound, a significant factor in temporary housing solutions for disaster zones or refugee settlements.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Pregnant people are also more susceptible to severe COVID outcomes because of a dampened immune response, designed to keep their bodies from attacking the fetus.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, the tariffs have also created supply chain uncertainty and dampened global economic activity, which can lead to a slowdown in growth and demand.
—Jeff Gapusan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In Florida, high insurance premiums and other costs have further dampened demand.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Unemployment has stayed relatively low in part because of dampened demand for workers as well as a depressed supply (people aging out of the workforce as well as reductions in immigrant workers).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Following Minneapolis household-name retail chain Target’s declining sales and dampened consumer perception, which followed backtracked DEI initiatives, chair and CEO Brian Cornell has resigned.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Thursday as investors feared potentially hawkish remarks by the Federal Reserve chair on Friday that could spark volatility, while big-box retailer Walmart’s quarterly results dampened sentiment.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Then use a cloth dampened with warm soapy water to wipe down the front every week.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The Miami fans’ mood dampened in the ninth minute, when Sam Surridge converted a penalty kick to give the home team a 1-0 lead.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
While city property taxpayers felt a substantial impact last year, the impact this year was dampened in part because the district is receiving more state funding — triggered by the district's additional spending last year.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Beads of sweat dampened her hairline.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
As slow growth dampened ambitions in both countries, the AU slumbered without strong leadership.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
Their margins are slimmer, their supply chains less diverse and their negotiating power with vendors dampened by the smaller sizes of their orders.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
At least for some residents, conference realignment has dampened the enjoyment.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Although the pageantry of the home opener at Honda Center might be dampened by rain, there will be an all-weather clash between amphibious birds when the Ducks welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dampened
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Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Separation agreements are usually paired with nondisparagement and nondisclosure agreements, as well as company policies that muzzle most managers from discussing personnel matters with the press, to keep things damped down.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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For a family of three, the benefit would be reduced by $275.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Adopting the Southern view, the Supreme Court issued opinions that severely undermined the legal architecture of Reconstruction.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Adams himself chose not to run in the Democratic primary and initially mounted an independent campaign, but suspended his campaign in late September, saying that media speculation and funds withheld by the city's campaign finance board undermined his ability to fundraise.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pour butter over cookie crumbs and pulse until evenly moistened.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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That could explain the oxygen released from the Mars soil sample when moistened.—
Joel S. Levine,
The Conversation,
8 Sep. 2025
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But the moment is fleeting, as the orchestra strikes back up, the sharp edge is dulled, the curtain falls, and audiences are left to ponder how a show so big could also say so little.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Nov. 2025
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Police brutality and war fatigue has dulled protests.—
Aluf Benn,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Nov. 2025
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In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the final week, the crew worked nonstop for sixty hours in a heat wave that parched energy and drained our bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Place chopped leaves in a large wire bin and wet each layer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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An improved ozone layer also has blunted some effects of global warming – including the loss of phytoplankton, which have been reduced because of steps launched by the agreement.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, the effects on hiring may be blunted by persistent weakness in the labor market.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Dampened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampened. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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