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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 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
The economy hasn’t dampened the growth of the company, which is expected to close 2025 with sales of 27 million euros, up 15 percent on 2024.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The Hope Florida Foundation scandal consumed this year’s legislative session and has dampened prospects of Casey DeSantis running to succeed her husband in 2026.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The optimism surrounding the Green Bay Packers following their massive acquisition of superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons and 2-0 start has been dampened a bit by an injury to one of their key players.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
But none of this has dampened the their desires to train and compete.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Use a soft cloth dampened with the solution to blot the stain.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 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
The economy hasn’t dampened the growth of the company, which is expected to close 2025 with sales of 27 million euros, up 15 percent on 2024.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The Hope Florida Foundation scandal consumed this year’s legislative session and has dampened prospects of Casey DeSantis running to succeed her husband in 2026.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The optimism surrounding the Green Bay Packers following their massive acquisition of superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons and 2-0 start has been dampened a bit by an injury to one of their key players.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
But none of this has dampened the their desires to train and compete.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 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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In 2023, the NFL suspended Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, who missed four games after his initial six-game suspension was reduced, for placing a bet on a non-NFL game from an NFL facility.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, Deadline reported that Grey's Anatomy had reduced the minimum guarantees for series regulars from 18 episodes per season to 14 during its 2024-25 season.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Congressional Democrats said Nixon undermined the White House’s heritage to suit his media strategy with the $574,000 project, according to the historical association.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being hampered by a complex and deadly security landscape, Haiti’s ruling transition has also been dogged by corruption allegations, which have undermined its efforts to return the country to constitutional order.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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The emotions that drive decisions at the top of the free-agent market — sentimentality, desperation, urgency — are dulled by the organization’s adherence to process.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, however, his Midas touch on the charts has dulled slightly, and his last two sets — 2023’s – (Minus) and 2024’s Autumn Variations — missed the top spot, while failing to generate the long-lasting hit singles his earlier albums had easily spun off.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jonny Barber’s colorful Colfax Museum archive finally has a permanent home after years of challenges that have drained its founder’s resources, including floods and a fire that nearly destroyed its former building.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Add remaining 1/4 cup melted butter; stir until mixture is evenly moistened and begins to clump together.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 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
Verb
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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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After accounting for lifestyle variables like exercise, the effects weakened a bit as, for example, more active people tend to spend more time outdoors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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San Francisco artificial intelligence giant OpenAI weakened its chatbots’ anti-suicide protections in the run-up to the death of teenager Adam Raine, according to new claims in a lawsuit by the boy’s parents.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Dampened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampened. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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