as in moist
slightly or moderately wet
the basement is still dampish even a week after that last rain caused some flooding
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Native to the northwest part of the state, this is a species that requires shade and moist soil in Southern California.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025 -
While some container and bedding plants like moist soils, geraniums prefer drier conditions.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
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Ice cubes, steamers, or a damp cloth and iron can gently rehydrate and lift carpet fibers back into shape without damaging them.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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So, to clean your white vegan leather sneakers, take a damp cloth dipped in soapy water and wipe them.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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“Dampish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampish. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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