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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
Other performance upgrades include active all-wheel drive, twin-valve dampers, and the automaker’s 48-volt Dynamic Ride active anti-roll system, all of which will combine to provide a ride that feels fun and smooth.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Here, the Multimatic True Active Spool Valve dampers (TASV) pranced and pranged over bumps, dips and cracks.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The dampers firm up in response to harder driving, keeping body motions in check beautifully, especially for a car on knobbier tires.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
Motorized dampers installed on ductwork can be customized to open or close to control airflow.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Lowering the thermostat, checking and replacing air filters and ensuring fireplace dampers are closed when not in use can all help conserve energy, added the FTC.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
When using the fireplace, reduce heat loss by opening dampers in the bottom of the firebox (if provided) or open the nearest window slightly – approximately 1 inch – and close doors leading into the room.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Exterior upgrades include a more aggressive look with adaptive dampers, 22-inch wheels and black-and-chrome exterior accents, including black roof rails.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 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
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Here, the Multimatic True Active Spool Valve dampers (TASV) pranced and pranged over bumps, dips and cracks.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The dampers firm up in response to harder driving, keeping body motions in check beautifully, especially for a car on knobbier tires.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
Motorized dampers installed on ductwork can be customized to open or close to control airflow.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Lowering the thermostat, checking and replacing air filters and ensuring fireplace dampers are closed when not in use can all help conserve energy, added the FTC.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
When using the fireplace, reduce heat loss by opening dampers in the bottom of the firebox (if provided) or open the nearest window slightly – approximately 1 inch – and close doors leading into the room.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Exterior upgrades include a more aggressive look with adaptive dampers, 22-inch wheels and black-and-chrome exterior accents, including black roof rails.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 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
Noun
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On a recent afternoon, the pair of mutes roamed the tiered backyard.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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The mutes, the dropouts, the sense that an idea had sprung from the artist’s chest, been scrambled into code, then reassembled in a fugue.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Dampers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampers. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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