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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
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
This may involve professional mold remediation, avoiding damp environments, and using air purifiers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 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
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Apply the gel to dry or damp skin and go in with a silicone cleansing brush to gently lift away impurities.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The brand recommends using four to five drops of the serum on slightly damp skin morning and night; in clinical studies, results started to show after some 60 days.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
This may involve professional mold remediation, avoiding damp environments, and using air purifiers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 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
According to the brand, apply to damp hair in a zig-zag motion, focusing on mid-lengths to ends.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Apply the gel to dry or damp skin and go in with a silicone cleansing brush to gently lift away impurities.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damp
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Weather Hot, humid, or rainy conditions can add significant time to your marathon.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Except that greenhouses are hot, humid, and full of pests.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Any longer than that and the active ingredients in the brine and the au jus packet will make the chicken more mealy than moist.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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And climate change is now generating more of that warmer, moister air.—
Mark Fischetti,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Payne drained a 3-pointer the next time down the floor to tie the game, 98-98.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Stroll around and behold the sprawling gardens, luxurious poolside accommodations, spectacular ocean views and the fresh sea air and let the stress drain from your soul.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Diagnosis Exams typically begin with a thorough medical history because there is a genetic component to wet AMD, and other health factors can raise your risk.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Serve Use a lime wedge to wet the rim and the side of the bottle.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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The clarity might improve, but the spark—the particular cadence of someone’s thinking, the messy brilliance of their raw insight—can get dulled in translation.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The intentionally half-baked approach to Season 2 foreshadows an overstuffed and potentially controversial third season, the emotional effect of which will be dulled by the likely long hiatus (Season 1 premiered in January 2023).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Critics are concerned Trump's latest move could allow the administration to purge nonpartisan career officials and replace them with political loyalists, undermining the independence of the federal workforce.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The site goes on to advance the theory that COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan lab and undermines Trump’s political rivals like Joe Biden and Andrew Cuomo.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Stir in the warm water until mixture is moistened.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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Each wipe comes well-moistened, and gently removed a full-face of product, from foundation to waterproof mascara.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ars Video The technique reduced the lag between the patient’s brain signals and the resultant audio from the eight seconds the group had achieved previously to one second.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Damp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damp. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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