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Recent Examples of whet
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
While the early-1900s power plant turned shopping center Elektrownia Powiśle might win for its cosmopolitan dining options and electric energy, Hala Koszykji can whet almost any appetite.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
But the slightly slanted exterior architecture is just a way to whet your architectural appetite.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
After guests whet their palate with the initial sparkling wine, the Cristaldi team brings out a sweet white wine.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Verb
That whetted her competitive desire.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
While the early-1900s power plant turned shopping center Elektrownia Powiśle might win for its cosmopolitan dining options and electric energy, Hala Koszykji can whet almost any appetite.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
But the slightly slanted exterior architecture is just a way to whet your architectural appetite.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
After guests whet their palate with the initial sparkling wine, the Cristaldi team brings out a sweet white wine.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
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These brief activity breaks — also known as exercise snacks — not only fight the effects of sitting still for too long but also have been shown to improve blood flow, protect your heart and sharpen your focus.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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But events in students’ lifetimes also played a role in sharpening their opinions.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The impact of load management on the NBA has been long-lasting and harmful to the product.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Students enrolled less than full-time (typically 8 or 9 credits per semester) will have their loan limits reduced in proportion to their credit load.—
Evan Zimmer,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Then the man would offer the tot a small treat—a marshmallow, all white and plush.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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The tot sported a bandana around his neck and a pair of overalls for the occasion — very on-theme.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Let’s nip this in the bud before every agency has a line item for twice the necessary labor cost.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The market is doing the Fed’s job Kevin Warsh’s argument for an ultimately lower Fed funds rate may rely on the notion that financial conditions are likely to tighten further on the long end of the yield curve—far outweighing any nips to the base rate the central bank can make.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Pete Alonso then homered to left-center field on an inside fastball about belt high to tie the score.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Burrows played himself as smart, empathetic, crotchety and, despite generations of experience under his belt, entirely forward-looking.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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Though the documentary’s primary peg was Keys bringing her semi-autobiographical musical Hell’s Kitchen to Broadway, the film attempted to cover an enormous amount of ground.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Then, too, a relentless dollar rally snapped the currency pegs that Thailand, Indonesia and South Korea tried to defend.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
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To round it out, the Lobby Lounge is ideal for a light bite or a pre- or post-dinner aperitif.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Gary was rescued from the rubble by a storm chaser and photographer.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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What better chaser to The Wizard of Oz than The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is essentially just The Wizard of Oz with hipper songs and better makeup?—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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