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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
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Place the dampened loaf directly on the oven rack for 8 to 10 minutes, adjusting for size and density of your bread.
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Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Use a dampened microfiber cloth to wipe down the shower tiles.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
However, Friday’s labor data, at least, dampened fears the squeeze is spiraling into a full recession.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
The Kremlin’s economic woes are multiplying with its years-long war, which has added to government debt and dampened business investment.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
The company’s hiring spree comes amid a dampened US labor market, as more companies pursue layoffs and pause hiring, often citing AI as the reason.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Cuba, which was already facing an energy crisis and a dampened economy prior to the ouster, is now on the brink of a major humanitarian crisis.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
His promise to deliver another standout season comes amid a dampened economy and ongoing geopolitical turmoil, which are denting the performance of fashion and luxury.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Lisa Kim,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Monday night’s World Cup showdown between Norway and Senegal at MetLife Stadium could be dampened and possibly delayed by heavy rain and thunderstorms.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Fisher’s enthusiasm never seemed to be dampened.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Leadership Starts With Conviction In SpaceX's early years, three consecutive rocket failures and the near-bankruptcy by late 2008 would have dampened the spirits of most leaders and their teams.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Go back over the tile with a non-abrasive scrub sponge dampened with warm water to rinse any residue.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The luxe nature of these pieces won’t be dampened by sneakers.
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Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Only a noise complaint from a neighbour briefly dampened the atmosphere.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
Some fans felt the additional security and restrictions to access Madison Square Garden dampened some of the spirit for the first Finals home game in 27 years.
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Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
Adjective
Make sure the filter is not too wet, just slightly dampened.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Place the dampened loaf directly on the oven rack for 8 to 10 minutes, adjusting for size and density of your bread.
—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Use a dampened microfiber cloth to wipe down the shower tiles.
—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
However, Friday’s labor data, at least, dampened fears the squeeze is spiraling into a full recession.
—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
The Kremlin’s economic woes are multiplying with its years-long war, which has added to government debt and dampened business investment.
—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
The company’s hiring spree comes amid a dampened US labor market, as more companies pursue layoffs and pause hiring, often citing AI as the reason.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Cuba, which was already facing an energy crisis and a dampened economy prior to the ouster, is now on the brink of a major humanitarian crisis.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
His promise to deliver another standout season comes amid a dampened economy and ongoing geopolitical turmoil, which are denting the performance of fashion and luxury.
—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
While the decline in numbers has raised parent companies’ valuations, the slowdown has dampened the fundraising and exit environment for venture capital funds, said Lee Hyo-seob, senior research fellow at the think tank Korea Capital Market Institute in Seoul.
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Lisa Kim,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Monday night’s World Cup showdown between Norway and Senegal at MetLife Stadium could be dampened and possibly delayed by heavy rain and thunderstorms.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Fisher’s enthusiasm never seemed to be dampened.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Leadership Starts With Conviction In SpaceX's early years, three consecutive rocket failures and the near-bankruptcy by late 2008 would have dampened the spirits of most leaders and their teams.
—
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Go back over the tile with a non-abrasive scrub sponge dampened with warm water to rinse any residue.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The luxe nature of these pieces won’t be dampened by sneakers.
—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Only a noise complaint from a neighbour briefly dampened the atmosphere.
—
The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
Some fans felt the additional security and restrictions to access Madison Square Garden dampened some of the spirit for the first Finals home game in 27 years.
—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dampened
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Start with a clean cloth damped with plain water.
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Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area.
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Among them, a large waterfront hotel in the city of Macuto, which has been reduced to rubble.
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That matters because decades of research link heavy social media use to anxiety, lower self-esteem and reduced well-being.
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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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Only one in five workers was fully engaged; one in seven actively undermined the firm.
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Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
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Add the milk and vanilla; stir just until batter is moistened.
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Bitch, despite being created with Reed in tandem with My Face Hurts From Smiling, leans more pop and R&B with lyrics that may have been dulled down for palatability.
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The sparkle of the moment is somewhat dulled, though, when Mark turns to Margo and claims to have never called CPS on her.
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, the National Mall fixture has turned an algae green (this often happens after it is drained for maintenance).
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Rumors swirled that Lachlan and his Scottish country mates — the traveling pep squad known as the Tartan Army — had drained the pub of all its beer on Sunday night.
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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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No air-conditioning, no insulation, its charm blunted by DIY additions, discount drywall, generations of putty and steel wool stuffed into varmint tunnels.
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But a series of recent court rulings has blunted Democratic momentum in the redistricting arms race.
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“Dampened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampened. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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