1
as in damping
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
dampen a paper towel with water and use it to clean up the mess
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as in reducing
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
the oppressive heat dampened our spirits
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as in undermining
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
nothing could dampen their enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of dampening
Some scientists think that reducing the number of sulphur particles that pollute the atmosphere could have the unintended effect of dampening marine cloud formation.
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Tennessee's economy will experience modest growth over the next year, experts told state leaders this month, although a new tax cut for businesses is already dampening the impact of strong sales tax revenue.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Planning carefully and incorporating minimalism into your everyday life can enrich your lifestyle without dampening your budget.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Once a vinyl record of choice is secured in place by a Signature puck – for stability and dampening – the belt around the platter's girth is driven by a flywheel motor system, which benefits from a vibration-dampening aluminum block.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2024
Also on Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that that Biden administration officials had discussed limiting sales of advanced AI clips from Nvidia to certain countries in the interest of national security, further dampening investor sentiment around the semiconductor sector.
—Ryan Browne,anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
But, a Chinese political veteran has cautioned that changes in fiscal policy needs to go through lengthy legal processes for approval, dampening Zhao’s hopes for this weekend.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
For dampening, Union deploys high-density, vibration-reducing Vaporlite bushings between the board and baseplate.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, a flurry of analyst downgrades is also dampening sentiment.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Evan Bush, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Tennessee's economy will experience modest growth over the next year, experts told state leaders this month, although a new tax cut for businesses is already dampening the impact of strong sales tax revenue.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Planning carefully and incorporating minimalism into your everyday life can enrich your lifestyle without dampening your budget.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Once a vinyl record of choice is secured in place by a Signature puck – for stability and dampening – the belt around the platter's girth is driven by a flywheel motor system, which benefits from a vibration-dampening aluminum block.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2024
Also on Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that that Biden administration officials had discussed limiting sales of advanced AI clips from Nvidia to certain countries in the interest of national security, further dampening investor sentiment around the semiconductor sector.
—Ryan Browne,anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
But, a Chinese political veteran has cautioned that changes in fiscal policy needs to go through lengthy legal processes for approval, dampening Zhao’s hopes for this weekend.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
For dampening, Union deploys high-density, vibration-reducing Vaporlite bushings between the board and baseplate.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, a flurry of analyst downgrades is also dampening sentiment.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dampening
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By successfully optimizing processes, reducing energy consumption and improving the accuracy of production, smart factories can contribute to a lower carbon footprint and reduced waste.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Worth noting, reducing gasoline prices would likely mean lower crude prices as well, which could dissuade producers from drilling at lower margins in various oilfields.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Telecom companies and federal regulators were asleep on the job and as a result, Americans’ calls, messages, and phone records have been accessed by foreign spies intent on undermining our national security.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the past 18 months, Johnson eliminated 456 Police Department vacancies, stunting any potential growth in ranks and canceled police academy training classes, further undermining the department’s future capability.Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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One concern Giordano brings up is rapamycin further weakening a person’s immune system.Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, stronger enforcement of existing sanctions and the introduction of tariffs on Russian goods, in addition to the goods of its backers — weakening Putin’s grip on power and the Russian economy.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Blot with a clean damp cloth (rinsing the cloth as needed) to remove the soapy residue.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Soak the item in this mixture for 15 minutes before rinsing in clean water and hanging to dry.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Philips’ problems first surfaced publicly in June 2021, when the company warned that the noise-deadening foam lining its equipment, mostly CPAP machines, could break apart, sending potentially toxic particles and fumes into users’ throats and lungs.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her days increasingly consisted of soul-deadening meetings and consultations.David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2024
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In general, experts also recommend steps such as washing your hands and making sure foods that need to be refrigerated don't sit out too long.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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If bitten by an animal suspected of carrying the virus, health officials advise washing the wound thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes and immediately seeking medical attention.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Climate change exacerbates the threats with rising temperatures disrupting migration patterns and diminishing the availability of milkweed, the monarch caterpillar's essential food source.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some experts are wary that a new administration that is less focused on renewable energy could thwart some of solar’s growth by diminishing the IRA tax credits or imposing tariffs that could increase the cost of building solar panels.Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Dampening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampening. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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