dampen
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
About 15 firefighters remained on the scene overnight to dampen down hotspots and monitor the area.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Lineage has wrapped portions of the building with a temporary material that’s meant to contain debris, reduce odors and dampen noise during the remediation process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The possibility “is causing investors to consider whether incremental compute supply may dampen the data center buildout,” Luria said in emailed comments, adding that Meta is a top five customer for computing power.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Changes in the Fed’s balance sheet could also act to effectively restrict financial conditions and dampen demand.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Not much was said after that but it had been enough to dampen the thin sound of the portable radio they had been playing.
From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers
This sincere tone dampens much of the movie’s goofball appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Higher fuel prices also add to inflation, which in turn dampens odds of an interest-rate cut.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
It dampens a signaling pathway known as mTOR, which normally drives cells to activate, grow, and repair tissue.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 23, 2026
“What the shingles vaccine does is it dampens reactivations of latent viruses in a way that may be protecting other parts of your body,” Martin said.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025
This dampens the tragic effect, and the curtain comes down on laughter.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
They also pointed to evidence that subsidized housing production dampened market-rate construction.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Heavy rain on Tuesday morning paused operations and dampened spirits, however.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Constellation Brands said higher gas prices and economic uncertainty dampened sales of its alcoholic beverages after a promising start to its recent quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Pouring rain hasn't dampened the spirits of Scotland fans as they prepare to watch a crucial World Cup match at the country's biggest music festival.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
The moon outside was so full it looked as if it would burst, and moistness dampened his eyes.
From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin
On Saturday, about 25 firefighters remained at the scene dampening down.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Investment is highly sensitive to interest rates: When the Fed wants to slow the economy, it raises rates, dampening investment, growth, and inflation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
In addition to reducing blood sugar and spurring weight loss, the medicines are approved for reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and in testing for helping with sleep apnea and dampening addictive behaviors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
"These increases are likely to weigh on disposable incomes, dampening demand and posing a significant challenge to economic activity over the coming months."
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
A somber quiet fell over the woods, dampening the sound of the rushing river behind them.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing dampen
Out of the Dust
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Undefeated
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
