as in quenched
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as in undermined
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success
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as in dampened
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
damp the shirt slightly before ironing it
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as in reduced
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 damped
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2026
The story of damped harmonic systems goes back to 1900, when British physicist Horace Lamb built a simple mathematical model of a particle vibrating inside a solid.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Aug. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area.
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Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Separation agreements are usually paired with nondisparagement and nondisclosure agreements, as well as company policies that muzzle most managers from discussing personnel matters with the press, to keep things damped down.
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Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
Its carbon-fiber tonearm and damped aluminum platter reduce resonance for clearer, more dynamic sound, while the pre-mounted cartridge keeps setup refreshingly straightforward.
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Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
These modes are referred to as a damped harmonic oscillator.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2026
The story of damped harmonic systems goes back to 1900, when British physicist Horace Lamb built a simple mathematical model of a particle vibrating inside a solid.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Start with a clean cloth damped with plain water.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area.
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Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Separation agreements are usually paired with nondisparagement and nondisclosure agreements, as well as company policies that muzzle most managers from discussing personnel matters with the press, to keep things damped down.
—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
Its carbon-fiber tonearm and damped aluminum platter reduce resonance for clearer, more dynamic sound, while the pre-mounted cartridge keeps setup refreshingly straightforward.
—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damped
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Ideal for thick, natural hair, the cream formula moisturizes quenched curls with ingredients such as silk protein, coconut oil, and shea butter.
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Brilliant start undermined The first half hour of the match was played at the pace Ivory Coast desired with Les Elephants using their high press and long passes to consistently put Norway on its heels.
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Community opposition to temporary waste storage, which risks becoming permanent without a federal waste repository, further undermined the project.
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The tragedy dampened what had been nationwide jubilation over the unexpected triumphs of El Tri, as Mexico’s national team is known.
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Rizzo made it all about himself, and that became a mess that dampened a patriotic party.
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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Outside of smothered biscuit sandwiches, District Biskuits also sells mac and cheese, chicken tenders with various dipping sauces, waffle fries and other sides.
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Breakfast is a treat, with made-from-scratch English muffins and housemade jams, plus heartier items like a smothered breakfast burrito.
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Yet finance, policy certainty and infrastructure weakened for the first time in more than a decade.
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Internal fractures, economic decline and public frustration have weakened the movement and opened a new chapter of uncertainty.
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Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
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Add the milk and vanilla; stir just until batter is moistened.
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Decades of declining violent crime have further blunted the public appetite for executions.
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The White House’s Iran negotiations rely on the dollar’s leverage, but Tehran has blunted that weapon by using alternative financial architecture, The Wall Street Journal reported, including payments in yuan or cryptocurrency, and adopting a Chinese alternative to the Swift banking network.
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“Damped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damped. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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