as in mutes
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
Twin-valve dampers and air springs firm up well beyond the levels of standard Continentals.
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Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
The front and rear tracks have been stretched like the Civic Type-R, which donates its front dual-axis and rear multilink suspension to the Prelude, as well as its adaptive dampers, which have been recalibrated for a more comfortable ride.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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.
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Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Vertical seismic forces are transferred directly to the foundation via pier supports and cable stays, while longitudinal and lateral horizontal forces are absorbed and dissipated using specialized hydraulic dampers, friction pendulum bearings, and synthetic rubber pads.
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New Atlas,
27 May 2026
The vehicle also features a closed dual-chamber air suspension system and dual-valve CCD electromagnetic dampers designed to improve ride comfort, stability, and handling dynamics.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
With its adaptive dampers and massive brakes, the M5 moves swiftly and with confidence.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
Fireplace downdrafts are often caused by open dampers, leaky dampers, and pressure imbalances.
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Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
In simple terms, hydraulic dampers work against the car’s movement through corners to keep it flat and level.
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Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
The front and rear tracks have been stretched like the Civic Type-R, which donates its front dual-axis and rear multilink suspension to the Prelude, as well as its adaptive dampers, which have been recalibrated for a more comfortable ride.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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 May 2026
Vertical seismic forces are transferred directly to the foundation via pier supports and cable stays, while longitudinal and lateral horizontal forces are absorbed and dissipated using specialized hydraulic dampers, friction pendulum bearings, and synthetic rubber pads.
—
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
The vehicle also features a closed dual-chamber air suspension system and dual-valve CCD electromagnetic dampers designed to improve ride comfort, stability, and handling dynamics.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
With its adaptive dampers and massive brakes, the M5 moves swiftly and with confidence.
—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
Fireplace downdrafts are often caused by open dampers, leaky dampers, and pressure imbalances.
—
Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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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Gazes tangle, sound mutes, time bends.
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On a recent afternoon, the pair of mutes roamed the tiered backyard.
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“Dampers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampers. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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