How to Use dampen in a Sentence

dampen

verb

• Dampen the spot with a wet cloth.
• The shower barely dampened the ground.
• We wouldn't let the bad weather dampen our excitement.
• That part of the plan has not changed even as EV sales growth has dampened in the US market.
  — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024
• Light, brief sprinkles could dampen a few spots in the pre-dawn hours.
  — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023
• Also, the courts will have acoustic mats around them to dampen the sound, and the lights will be off and the gates locked from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
  — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024
• Treat spots with a stain remover and wipe with a cloth dampened with a bit of warm water.
  — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2024
• That can dampen down the energy on set, both in front of the camera and behind it, too.
  — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024
• The cold, grey days can sometimes dampen our spirits as the winter months stretch on.
  — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
• Pouring rain may have dampened any prospects of a speech outside the courthouse.
  — Olivia Rinaldi, Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2024
• While the pasta is cooking, dampen your hands and begin to roll the meat into one to two-inch balls and place on a tray.
  — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 2 Nov. 2023
• The ending of it all dampened what could have been a game about the offense doing what it was designed to do: get big hits.
  — Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2023
• That hasn’t dampened investors’ spirits, though, as the share prices for One Medical jumped at the news.
  — Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
• Not even historic rains could dampen the glitter and gold of the Grammys red carpet.
  — Maane Khatchatourian, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2024
• Then the skies opened on a wet, windy and dreary evening in Ann Arbor, further dampening the mood around town.
  — Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, 18 Aug. 2023
• The burning of the sculpture of The Man took place on Monday, later than usual, because of rain that dampened the desert floor.
  — Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023
• The seat top is fitted with a lightweight gel layer that cushions the sit bones and dampens vibrations and bumps.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
• The misery produced by this idea (see: the Great Recession) has not dampened its allure.
  — Amanda Hess, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2024
• Users dampen the towels with water to keep them cool for long periods of time.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
• Whether Jalen plays or not won’t dampen the excitement.
  — Staff Writer follow, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2023
• Simply place leaves in a 3×3 wood or wire bin (a garbage bag can also work in a pinch–just make sure to punch a few holes for air flow) and fully dampen the pile.
  — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
• Take a microfiber cloth and dampen it with hot water to clean the exterior of the appliance.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
• The signing of Jones in no way dampens the team’s interest in selecting a running back in next month’s draft.
  — David Moore, Dallas News, 21 Mar. 2023
• That means the rain and clouds that typically move in from the Gulf of Mexico this time of year have yet to arrive and dampen the heat, Jacobs said.
  — Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2023
• The blown save — Bautista’s sixth of the season compared with 30 saves — dampened what would’ve been an impressive victory.
  — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2023
• But damp and muddy ground left over from recent rains didn't dampen the spirit at the gathering.
  — The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
• The latest series of bar closings recently has dampened morale -- and there's a need for a shot of optimism.
  — Tony Holt, Arkansas Online, 11 June 2023
• Very lightly dampen a microfiber cloth with water and mild soap for leather cases.
  — Fox News, 14 Nov. 2023
• Lemon bars are sticky, so to ensure flawless slices, dampen a sharp knife before cutting.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2023
• Then, dampen a non-scratch sponge with vinegar, sprinkle with baking soda, and scrub.
  — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024