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adjective

as in quenched

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verb

past tense of damp

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

Adjective

These modes are referred to as a damped harmonic oscillator. — 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

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Start with a clean cloth damped with plain water. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025 Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area. — 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

Adjective

Ideal for thick, natural hair, the cream formula moisturizes quenched curls with ingredients such as silk protein, coconut oil, and shea butter.

— Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025

Definition of quenched

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Several roads near Westward Beach in Malibu are closed after additional erosion undermined the roadway and exposed a Los Angeles County water main.

— Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, technological advances made possible by the digital age have undermined the social contract of the industrial era and hollowed out the middle class.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of undermined

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Widespread summer heatwaves across Europe in 2026 also dampened chocolate consumption, leaving the broader industry grappling with sluggish volume growth.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
If those winds are preceded by sufficient rains, the risk of large fires is dampened.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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The combination also reduced the hazard of cancer spreading to distant sites or death by 38%.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
In Spain, modern farming methods have reduced the practice of transhumance to a small group of farmers that keep the tradition alive not just for its environmental benefits but also for its cultural value.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of reduced

Adjective

Outside of smothered biscuit sandwiches, District Biskuits also sells mac and cheese, chicken tenders with various dipping sauces, waffle fries and other sides.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Breakfast is a treat, with made-from-scratch English muffins and housemade jams, plus heartier items like a smothered breakfast burrito.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

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Black voter turnout surges Another factor working in Democrats' favor this election cycle is a surge in Black turnout following a Supreme Court decision that weakened part of the Voting Rights Act.

— Stephen Fowler, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Conditions were expected to improve Saturday afternoon as winds weakened, with fair and dry weather forecast for the remainder of the weekend.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of weakened

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The tension of Noah’s character, which Lanterns presents as a parallel to John’s, is immediately blunted by the show’s need to soften and resolve everything left uncertain in John’s.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Know More There’s plenty of history to look back on for House Democrats who worry that a favorable political climate could get blunted by last-minute GOP spending.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026

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