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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
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Use a clean damp cloth to wipe down the surface to remove any soap or baking soda residue.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
Why Algae Grows On Stepping Stones Algae thrives in damp, shaded environments where moisture lingers for long periods.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
The air carries the scent of earth after rain — damp ancient stone, cellar walls, perhaps a trace of smoke.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Adjective
Sprinkle a layer of baking soda onto a damp microfiber cloth and gently scrub the cabinet face.
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Use a clean damp cloth to wipe down the surface to remove any soap or baking soda residue.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Noun
Some rooms were entirely flooded, and the walls bore clear signs of damp.
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Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
Why Algae Grows On Stepping Stones Algae thrives in damp, shaded environments where moisture lingers for long periods.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
Verb
The suspension has been reworked by completely altering its geometry, mounting points, and damping.
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Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
The air carries the scent of earth after rain — damp ancient stone, cellar walls, perhaps a trace of smoke.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damp
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When perspiration cannot evaporate in humid air, moisture clings to the skin and body temperature climbs rapidly, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Winner goes to the Round of 16 (in a different, hopefully less humid city).
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This allows the yolks to cook through, yet remain creamy and moist.
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While dry conditions drive up temperatures dramatically, moist air keeps them a bit lower but makes the heat feel worse to humans.
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The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight.
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Adding a fan, dehumidifier, a chemical desiccant like DampRid, or a moisture-absorbing plant to your laundry room can improve humidity levels and increase air circulation.
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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The president said that his administration would have to drain the pool and start over again as the new liner shed chunks of itself.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.
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Blurring bamboo silk powders keep shine in check without dulling skin, while camellia seed oil and antioxidant-rich vitamin E help mature complexions look smooth, hydrated, and naturally luminous.
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Bitch, despite being created with Reed in tandem with My Face Hurts From Smiling, leans more pop and R&B with lyrics that may have been dulled down for palatability.
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Pop-up afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible each day due to the heat and humidity.
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Dew points will eclipse the 70-degree threshold as humidity climbs.
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Kirk had disappeared from their feeds, and Erika Kirk had gone viral for the wrong reasons—taking the stage at her husband’s memorial service amid pyrotechnics and attempting her own campus tour, undermining her image as a Christian trad wife whose priorities were her family and her home.
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Over his 18-year tenure at the Fed, Greenspan embodied the omnipotent technocrat — a legacy critics say was fatally undermined by his failure to spot the 2008 housing bubble.
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“Damp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damp. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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