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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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 gasket mount design of the K2 and K8 combines multi-layer sound-damping materials for a deeper and more solid typing experience.
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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
Increase Air Circulation and Humidity Place a small fan near the seed starting area to keep the air moving and reduce damping off, a common fungal disease.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Increase Air Circulation and Humidity Place a small fan near the seed starting area to keep the air moving and reduce damping off, a common fungal disease.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damping
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Any postponement or significant change risks undermining those decisions and could slow progress overall.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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Full renminbi internationalization requires greater capital account openness, financial liberalization, and less government intervention in monetary policy—steps that would risk undermining the Communist Party’s control over the economy.—
ELIZABETH ECONOMY,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2025
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To achieve the bright look, Davy used a ColourPop eyeshadow palette, wetting the shadows with some water and using a concealer brush to apply them.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Space Leylands 8 to 10 feet apart to control these problems and avoid wetting the foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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While it is known that close contact with others can increase the transmission of certain viruses, the study highlights in greater detail how improving classroom ventilation could have notable impacts in reducing transmission.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Eventually, this mine’s successful operation will substantially increase China’s domestic supply capacity, simultaneously reducing its reliance on imports from other countries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Raising benchmark rates influences what lenders charge throughout the economy, increasing the cost of borrowing money to buy things and thus dampening demand for goods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Changes in wind patterns tend to strengthen the eastern Pacific hurricane season while dampening the Atlantic hurricane season.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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In past years, Maplewood has added noise-deadening baffles and a sound-deflecting berm to the site.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2026
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The idea was to merge international modernism with local conditions and traditions as a way to resist the deadening mantle of sameness that was sweeping the industrialized world and many developing countries, too.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 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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Water also was standing or draining so slowly as to seem to be standing at a prep sink and the mop sink.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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That's right, the creamy mayonnaise makes a perfect vessel to moistening the turkey while adding big flavors.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Nov. 2025
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Try moistening baking soda with a degreasing dish liquid, or shake on a generous sprinkle of a non-scratching scouring powder, such as Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2024
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“Damping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damping. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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