dampish

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dampish
Adjective
  • Mist the seeds when planted, and then water regularly to maintain consistently moist soil that’s not soggy and doesn’t completely dry out.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
  • Adding organic matter to the site would help keep the soil moist and provide some nutrients for a few months to a year.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • One of the worst times to mow the lawn is when the leaf blades are damp from rain, irrigation, or dew.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
  • Washing dishes and cleaning your sink will remove possible attractions for pests and breeding grounds for mold or other smells that gather in a damp sink.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
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“Dampish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampish. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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