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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
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe off the paste, using gentle pressure and scrubbing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 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
Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2025
Yet with two of the three drive modes—Bentley and Comfort—remaining unchanged, the real story here is Sport mode, which now increases suspension damping by an additional 15 percent.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The appearance of fungi indoors is not uncommon, particularly in damp or poorly ventilated areas.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe off the paste, using gentle pressure and scrubbing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 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
Its carbon-fiber tonearm and damped aluminum platter reduce resonance for clearer, more dynamic sound, while the pre-mounted cartridge keeps setup refreshingly straightforward.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2025
Yet with two of the three drive modes—Bentley and Comfort—remaining unchanged, the real story here is Sport mode, which now increases suspension damping by an additional 15 percent.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damp
Adjective
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Despite players on both teams suffering cramps on a hot and humid night, both teams were willing to wait it out.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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After a hot and humid few weeks in North Texas, August will come to a close with rain chances and cooler temperatures.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Aug. 2025
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The male frog, measuring about 2.2 inches long from snout to legs, would have been preserved, but due to time constraints, it was instead taken to Germany alive and placed in a moist terrarium, according to the paper.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Moss does particularly well in full or dappled shade on moist, acidic soils.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Design can nudge employees toward better creativity, recovery, and well-being, or leave them drained.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Talent, people said, was draining out of the doubles discipline; still, the level of the game remained high, and many fans are devoted to it.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To clean, start by wetting the inside of your shower.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
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My three-year-old sleeps beside us stripped from the waist down after wetting her own bed hours ago.—
Ellyn Gaydos
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Many parents struggle with how to support adult children without dulling their drive or setting unrealistic expectations.—
Bob Sponseller,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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My sleep was fractured, my health declined, my decisions dulled, and my confidence wavered.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For young people, high sugar intake undermines learning, memory and energy.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Eroding health protection capacity at the top further undermines trust at a time when it is most needed.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sometimes a storm will eventually moisten up its environment, but this is a pretty small tropical storm.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to moisten the soil well before applying fertilizer. Take a soil test to determine your soil’s specific needs.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The Work Ethic Camp was opened in 2001 and initially designed to reduce prison overcrowding, according to a Nebraska legislative report, providing the incarcerated with life skills training, substance abuse treatment and work experience.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The bacterium, residing harmlessly in the guts of laboratory and fetal mice, reduced accumulation of mercury, the researchers said.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Damp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damp. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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