as in mute
a device on a musical instrument that deadens or softens its tone
the pianist used the damper pedal on the piano for the quiet passages
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Getty Images The one-two punch of strong earnings and tame inflation helped propel the S&P 500 to a positive week — despite the latest tariff news on Friday putting a slight damper on the action.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 19 July 2025
The result is that prices have started to drop across much of the state, as historically high mortgage rates are still putting a significant damper on demand, despite growing inventory giving buyers more options.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer has a six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and adjustable dampers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
These dampers act as a block at the main duct trunk line, causing your system to function like there isn’t a vent in that particular room at all.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 19 July 2025
The result is that prices have started to drop across much of the state, as historically high mortgage rates are still putting a significant damper on demand, despite growing inventory giving buyers more options.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer has a six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and adjustable dampers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
These dampers act as a block at the main duct trunk line, causing your system to function like there isn’t a vent in that particular room at all.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for damper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damper
mute
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After accidentally starting a wildfire, 7-year-old Lu, mute and from an abusive home, slyly tricks Merribelle, a hardworking trans woman, into kidnapping her — sparking a beautifully unexpected bond with a devastating expiration date.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2022
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After accidentally starting a wildfire, 7-year-old Lu, mute and from an abusive home, slyly tricks Merribelle, a hardworking trans woman, into kidnapping her – sparking a beautifully unexpected bond with a devastating expiration date.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Dec. 2022
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“Damper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damper. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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