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Recent Examples of Synonyms for softeners
dampers
Noun
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Manual dampers can also be used to regulate airflow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025 -
Lowering the thermostat, checking and replacing air filters and ensuring fireplace dampers are closed when not in use can all help conserve energy, added the FTC.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Softeners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softeners. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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