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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
Clint Davis, People.com, 8 July 2025
Mist it onto damp or dry hair to refresh strands and leave behind a subtle scent of vanilla, rose, sandalwood, and grapefruit.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 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
Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Use a diluted cinnamon spray to fight fungal diseases such as gray mold and tomato blight, and help protect young seedlings from damping off.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
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Adjective
Both the bag and the strap can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 8 July 2025
Mist it onto damp or dry hair to refresh strands and leave behind a subtle scent of vanilla, rose, sandalwood, and grapefruit.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 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
Tackling mountain roads was a real treat in this AMG; steering response and weight were solid, and while too stiff in its most hardcore setting, damping made the experience wonderfully engaging and confidence-inspiring.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Use a diluted cinnamon spray to fight fungal diseases such as gray mold and tomato blight, and help protect young seedlings from damping off.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damp
Adjective
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Leaving your dog in the car with the windows down isn't effective to reducing hot and humid temperatures, according to Haile Plantation Animal Clinic, an animal clinic based in Florida.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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On the flip side of the coin, clubs in markets like Dallas, Houston, Austin, Miami and Orlando could benefit by not hosting matches during the hot and humid dog days of summer.—
Michael LoRé,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Depending on humidity, leaving windows open can let in hot, moist air.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Bake for 12 to 15 more minutes, until a wooden pick comes out clean, or with little moist bits clinging to it.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The answer is to stop dating men who drain your brilliance, and to start dating as the woman who chooses herself first.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Several of Yazan’s four older siblings also looked thin and drained.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Several people wetted shirts in the river, then put them back on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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To create the look, Vickers wets White’s hair, coats it with sea salt spray to add texture, and then finishes it off a diffuser and milk serum to help keep the shape.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the board’s paint has dulled and been scuffed up as thousands of people have walked across it.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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But for her brother Brad Bradley, the pain hasn't dulled — and neither has his anger toward one crew member: the ship's cruise director, Kirk Detweiler.—
Sarah Jones,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Avoid Common Mistakes Despite the benefits of catch-up contributions, many individuals make avoidable errors that undermine their effectiveness.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The firing of a career public servant, lawfully appointed by the court, is another blatant attempt to intimidate anyone that doesn't agree with them and undermine judicial independence.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Superb red snapper with herb butter, mushroom ravioli, peas and steamed asparagus was a little overloaded, but a branzino fillet dusted with summer’s fragrant herbs came with roasted delicata squash and potatoes moistened with olive oil.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Usually a half to three-quarter inch of water is all that is needed each time the sod is moistened.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Morning dopamine spikes from phone use reduce your motivation to pursue slower, more meaningful tasks later.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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“Damp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damp. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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