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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 dampers
To ensure that the F80’s aero performance stays consistent, four 48-volt active dampers complete a cycle every 25 milliseconds to maintain ride height and prevent body roll.
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Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
Like the Metroliner before it, Acela suffered from design problems and mechanical faults, including cracked yaw dampers and brake discs, which temporarily sidelined the trains.
—David Alff, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
In addition to adjustable dampers, the Lyriq-V boasts a lowered suspension with components stiffened 10% to 600% from the base Lyriq, which was already a sporty and responsive SUV.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The Panamera is fitted with the latest generation of Active Ride, which uses two-valve dampers and single-chamber air springs, powered by the car's 400 V high-voltage system.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Particle dampers are a vibration-damping technology that consists of a cavity with entrapped particles.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2025
In simple terms, hydraulic dampers work against the car’s movement through corners to keep it flat and level.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
Like the Metroliner before it, Acela suffered from design problems and mechanical faults, including cracked yaw dampers and brake discs, which temporarily sidelined the trains.
—David Alff, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
In addition to adjustable dampers, the Lyriq-V boasts a lowered suspension with components stiffened 10% to 600% from the base Lyriq, which was already a sporty and responsive SUV.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The Panamera is fitted with the latest generation of Active Ride, which uses two-valve dampers and single-chamber air springs, powered by the car's 400 V high-voltage system.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Particle dampers are a vibration-damping technology that consists of a cavity with entrapped particles.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2025
In simple terms, hydraulic dampers work against the car’s movement through corners to keep it flat and level.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dampers
mutes
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Combined mode shows the total level for both inputs and mutes both at once.—
Phil Nickinson,
PC Magazine,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Dampers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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