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
And with housing prices and mortgage rates remaining stubbornly high, many prospective home buyers have been forced to wait on the sidelines, dampening demand for a wide range of products and services that come with outfitting a new property.
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Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent years have been challenging for IPOs across sectors, with rising interest rates and economic uncertainty dampening investor appetite for new public offerings.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Its shuffling around the release schedule didn’t give me much hope, and word spread from someone at a rival studio that the exhibitor screening didn’t go well, also dampening my hopes.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Some scientists think that reducing the number of sulphur particles that pollute the atmosphere could have the unintended effect of dampening marine cloud formation.
—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
Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent years have been challenging for IPOs across sectors, with rising interest rates and economic uncertainty dampening investor appetite for new public offerings.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Its shuffling around the release schedule didn’t give me much hope, and word spread from someone at a rival studio that the exhibitor screening didn’t go well, also dampening my hopes.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Some scientists think that reducing the number of sulphur particles that pollute the atmosphere could have the unintended effect of dampening marine cloud formation.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dampening
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State governments, as well as drug manufacturers, provide financial help to the uninsured, often reducing the cost of PrEP medicines to zero.James K. Glassman, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Device lifecycle management and repair services will become increasingly important, reducing the amount of technology that ends up in landfills.Max Silber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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This subjectivity can lead to inconsistencies in how the rule is applied, potentially undermining the fairness of the game.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Critics argue that billionaire owners could censor critical commentary, undermining journalism's role in holding power accountable.Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Massage it into your scalp for a minute and work the formula through your middle and ends when rinsing it out.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The cabin should be quiet thanks to the sound-deadening acoustic front and side glass.Michael Harley, Forbes, 30 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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The establishment did not have proper hand-washing facilities for employees.Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
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The establishment had health hazards including raw food stored over cooked food, inadequate hand-washing facilities, expired food items and a lack of food-handler certifications.Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
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However, as the FOMC has cut interest rates since last summer, that risk though material today, is diminishing.Simon Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The consequences could be catastrophic for content creators, diminishing their web traffic and revenue potential.Marc McCollum, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Dampening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampening. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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