dewatering

present participle of dewater

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dewatering
Verb
  • The technology uses air to maintain a dry microclimate by evaporating sweat from the inside out, promoting evaporative cooling, per Polartec.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Any notion that Juan Soto's first season with the New York Mets is in any way a disappointment has been evaporating by the minute.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But over the years, the river had been dammed upstream, drying it up and killing the fish.
    David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Wash off all makeup or use makeup-removal wipes on your face before drying with a towel.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Alcohol, while great for toasting sunsets, moonlights as a chaos agent, dehydrating you faster than a desert wind, and inviting questionable decisions like buying timeshares and getting tattoos.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The brothers spent two years training for the challenge, undergoing immense mental and physical preparation, including logistical feats such as home cooking and dehydrating over 1,000 meals.
    Quinta Thomson, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Dewatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewatering. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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