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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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Recent Examples of damp
Brittany Risher, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
Plastic wrap or a barely damp kitchen towel is best; parchment paper won’t do the trick.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 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
Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
This normally reclusive species of spider is found across Europe in dark and damp habitats.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
And for itching, try a cool, damp cloth, oatmeal baths, or calamine lotion.
—Brittany Risher, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
Plastic wrap or a barely damp kitchen towel is best; parchment paper won’t do the trick.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 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
And there are no vaccines to prevent it, although reducing exposure to damp soil and decaying wood can lower risk.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
This normally reclusive species of spider is found across Europe in dark and damp habitats.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damp
Adjective
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Especially in the South, where the weather is typically hotter and more humid, a coverlet might be a preferred option for bedding.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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This leads to a sharp and humid love triangle, in which Roisin must deal with her own warmth toward Echo while watching Kosta fall for her, until the plot crests through a breathtaking act of betrayal.—
Haley Mlotek,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Do keep the soil at the planting site moist and maintain a two to three-inch mulch layer.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2025
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With baking basics like brown sugar, powdered sugar, eggs, and, of course, buttermilk, this cake turns out moist, tender, and just the right amount of tangy.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Honey has a long shelf life, thanks to its low moisture content, acidity, and antimicrobial properties.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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This long-lasting cream deodorant is aluminum-free, and contains a blend of shea butter, calendula oil, apricot kernel oil and vitamin E to help soothe the underarms and has a proprietary complex that works to absorb moisture and neutralize smells.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The swamp is not being drained; it’s being filled with more water than the Panama Canal.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Reed drained a hole-in-one at the 'Watering Hole,' which sent fans into a frenzy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This keeps the plant roots wet longer and can lead to the formation of fungal diseases and root rot.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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Movies like High Tension (2003) and Martyrs (2008) would have even Eli Roth wetting his knickers, and Inside is no exception.—
Huntley Woods,
EW.com,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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White was known for her wry smile and biting humor, which, even in her older years, never dulled our tamed.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Dust and grime can quickly dull the light streaming in, so a good cleaning routine can make all the difference.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2025
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Hancock says some thermostats are even programmed to work alongside your local weather forecast to adjust according to daily temperatures and humidity levels.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2025
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Tap on the map for current weather conditions, including humidity, wind speed.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
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This feels eerily similar to when Trump cut a deal with the Taliban while excluding the Afghan government—undermining their legitimacy and paving the way for disaster.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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But the meeting itself provided legitimacy to far-right politicians pushing for a Christian state and undermined U.S. foreign policy, experts and officials said.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Damp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damp. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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