1
as in undermining
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success
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2
as in wetting
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
damp the shirt slightly before ironing it
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3
as in reducing
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
nothing seemed to damp the unwelcome attentions of her suitor
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Recent Examples of damping
The suspension has been reworked by completely altering its geometry, mounting points, and damping.
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
The gasket mount design of the K2 and K8 combines multi-layer sound-damping materials for a deeper and more solid typing experience.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The 38mm transducers and steel-mesh damping design help control air displacement for clearer, more immersive sound without compromising bass.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
According to gardening expert Lucie Bradley, damping off is the main reason seedlings might stop growing before drooping and dying.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
Late last year, former President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son Flavio as the right’s candidate, damping investor expectations that Sao Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas would gain broader backing.
—Giovanna Bellotti Azevedo, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Through careful tuning of an extended Kalman filter and by taking advantage of bamboo’s natural vibration-damping properties, the system slashes control latency from 15–20 milliseconds down to just 8–10 milliseconds, enhancing responsiveness while keeping flight stable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
The only change here, though, is that the KB399 gets more suspension adjustment than the Kawasaki, thanks to preload and damping adjusters.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
For supply siders, higher taxes are like kryptonite to an economy, discouraging businesses from investing and damping entrepreneurial activity.
—Robert Burgess, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
The gasket mount design of the K2 and K8 combines multi-layer sound-damping materials for a deeper and more solid typing experience.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The 38mm transducers and steel-mesh damping design help control air displacement for clearer, more immersive sound without compromising bass.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
According to gardening expert Lucie Bradley, damping off is the main reason seedlings might stop growing before drooping and dying.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
Late last year, former President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son Flavio as the right’s candidate, damping investor expectations that Sao Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas would gain broader backing.
—Giovanna Bellotti Azevedo, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Through careful tuning of an extended Kalman filter and by taking advantage of bamboo’s natural vibration-damping properties, the system slashes control latency from 15–20 milliseconds down to just 8–10 milliseconds, enhancing responsiveness while keeping flight stable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
The only change here, though, is that the KB399 gets more suspension adjustment than the Kawasaki, thanks to preload and damping adjusters.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
For supply siders, higher taxes are like kryptonite to an economy, discouraging businesses from investing and damping entrepreneurial activity.
—Robert Burgess, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damping
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Key workplace factors undermining desire include constant connectivity, performing emotional labor, relentless multitasking, experiencing burnout, and failing to take genuine breaks.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Even after the revolution, prominent Sudanese preacher Abdulhay Yousif said the establishment of a women’s football league was aimed at undermining religion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Irrigate at the base of plants to avoid wetting foliage, which can encourage plant diseases like black spot.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
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This battery system will enable up to 12 hours of silent scientific operations powered entirely by batteries, reducing both emissions and underwater noise that can interfere with sensitive marine research.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Yet the extremist group has mobilized its members and media outlets to ramp up criticism of the agreement, heaping pressure on Iranian negotiators who have been attempting to extract concessions from a US administration intent on weakening – and possibly ending – the Islamic Republic.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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After reaching record levels in the 1990s and 2000s, deforestation declined until the 2019-2022 term of then President Jair Bolsonaro, whose government was widely criticized for weakening environmental protections.—
Gabriela Sa Pessoa,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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The survey snapped three consecutive months of dampening consumer sentiment, recovering from an all-time low in May, data showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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An inner cover allows moisture to condense without dampening the hive, and an outer cover protects the colony from inclement weather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Sam Lambert laid down a safety squeeze, deadening the ball in front of the plate and scoring Balls to trim the lead to 3-1.—
Dave Montrose,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Another suggestion was requiring special sound-deadening balls, currently available, that lower the decibel levels considerably.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Prepare a balanced lunch and follow a simple checklist that keeps your day smooth without draining your sensitive energy at work.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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For this, Langelo recommends moistening the soil to make the weeds easier to pull.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Each watering session should deliver about 1/2 inch of water, moistening the soil to a depth of about 6 inches to support healthy root development.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Damping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damping. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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