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as in humid
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
the damp air made 85 degrees feel like 105
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as in moist
slightly or moderately wet
marks can usually be removed with a damp cloth
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as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
we bought a dehumidifier for the basement when the damp down there began causing mold to grow
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as in to drain
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success
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as in to wet
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
damp the shirt slightly before ironing it
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as in to dull
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
nothing seemed to damp the unwelcome attentions of her suitor
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as in humidity
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
the dampness in the air made a mess of my new hairstyle
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Recent Examples of damp
Charlotte Alter, Time, 19 May 2025
Smooth it through damp or dry hair from mid-lengths to ends before styling, then finish with a tad more on the tips once you're done for extra oomph.
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Issues such as mold and damp can lead to respiratory problems and headaches.
—WIRED, 27 June 2023
Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
Ride quality is good in the Privilege AWD as this car has active air suspension with continuous damping control.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Senator Ruben Gallego met me outside the Senate gym, still slightly damp.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 19 May 2025
Smooth it through damp or dry hair from mid-lengths to ends before styling, then finish with a tad more on the tips once you're done for extra oomph.
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
Noun
Keep It Cozy Basements often have practical finishes like cement and tile to help ward off the damp, but that doesn't mean your lower level needs to feel like a utility room.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Issues such as mold and damp can lead to respiratory problems and headaches.
—WIRED, 27 June 2023
Verb
When the valve arrests the parallel flow, the damping forces rise in correlation to the duration of one-way piston movement on the rebound side.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
Ride quality is good in the Privilege AWD as this car has active air suspension with continuous damping control.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damp
Adjective
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The outdoor market is held year-round, but Florida weather from March through October is hot and humid.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Hot, humid air will push into the Kansas City area, bringing summer-like weather to the metro, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Clethra can be planted in consistently moist soil in Zones 3 to 9.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Put together a basic emergency kit, with water and shelf stable foods for up to a week, flash lights, back up batteries, a first aid kit and moist towelettes.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
Verb
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Reserve forward Obi Toppin helped swing the game, draining five 3s off the bench.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
Verb
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His mother wet a sponge to moisten his lips and tongue.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The president’s health has been the subject of speculation for years; in 2023, six journalists were arrested after they were accused of sharing a video that appeared to show the president wetting himself.—
Abdi Latif Dahir,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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These products can also cause buildup and dull your hair.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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The edge gap is the widening space between marketing strategies that sharpen a brand’s competitive edge and those dulled by algorithmic automation, uniform targeting and the rinse-and-repeat logic of platform and industry best practice.—
Liam Wade,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Overemphasizing uncertainties can be used to raise doubt and unduly undermine confidence in robust findings.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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The Michigan State finding undermines several myths and misrepresentations about COVID spread by the right wing.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Verb
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People can then take some steps to protect themselves, such as covering the mouth and nose with a scarf, using saline solutions to moisten the airways, and getting vaccinated when possible.—
Christophe Lavaysse,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2025
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Wet the soil to moisten it up before spreading it evenly onto a clean baking sheet.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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The website also says the industry has worked to reduce the use antimicrobials.—
John Bartlett,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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“Damp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damp. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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