Thesaurus results for DAMPER

damper

noun

ˈdam-pər

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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Recent Examples of damper Other mechanical features include two-axle air suspension with Alpina-specific damper and kinematic tuning, along with electromechanical anti-roll bars and stiffer rear axle bushings. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026 Once a metal damper deforms to save a building, the parts must be replaced. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026 Fireplace dampers are movable metal or ceramic plates inside the chimney flue (often right above the firebox), designed to control airflow in and out of the chimney. —

Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026 Sea-Doo has also added a hydraulic steering damper to reduce unwanted steering input and improve stability when riding at high speed. —

New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for damper

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mute

Noun

Huffman turned his mute on and his camera off.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Gazes tangle, sound mutes, time bends.

— Addie Citchens, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026