dehumidifies

Definition of dehumidifiesnext
present tense third-person singular of dehumidify

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Verb
  • The high-pressure mop is automatically refilled with water at the docking station, and cleans itself with hot water (131 degrees F), then dries itself with 145-degree hot air.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Our Top Sunscreens Under Makeup But a few strategic steps can prevent that from happening, like using a lightweight moisturizer and wearing a makeup-friendly SPF that absorbs quickly, dries down smoothly, and doesn’t leave behind a slick or tacky finish.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Pest Control Baking soda acts as a barrier that dehydrates slugs, causes ants to lose their scent trail, and keeps aphids away.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • Alcohol While a cold glass of beer or a mixed drink may feel refreshing in the moment, alcohol dehydrates you.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • The human heart shrivels away in space, but researchers have found that mini-hearts grown from human stem cells sprout in space significantly faster than in labs on Earth.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 May 2026
  • Drought shrivels the grapes; excessive heat deprives the juice of acidity; too much rain results in rampant mold.
    Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Dehumidifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehumidifies. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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