dehydrate

verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈhī-ˌdrāt How to pronounce dehydrate (audio)
Definition of dehydratenext
1
as in to undermine
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality years of being trapped in a loveless marriage had dehydrated his spirit

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2
as in to dry
to make dry bought a dehumidifier in order to dehydrate the damp basement

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Recent Examples of dehydrate When the body is dehydrated, the kidneys work hard to increase the release of minerals and waste products in urine. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026 The next best thing to intravenous intervention when dehydrated is Liquid IV. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Caffeine and alcohol both have dehydrating effects, so drink alcohol in moderation and alternate every drink with water or another non-alcoholic option. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Caffeine and alcohol both have dehydrating effects, so drink alcohol in moderation and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dehydrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehydrate
  1. undermine
  2. dry
  3. weaken
  4. drain
  5. desiccate
  6. exhaust
  7. petrify
  8. wear
Verb
  • Opponents, however, argue the legislation could undermine California’s leadership in the technology industry.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • South Africa closed its two major refineries in 2022 after new fuel regulations undermined their commercial logic.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of undermine
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  • After cleaning, dry thoroughly with a cloth or air-dry overnight.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • To experience its silky-smooth results, gently massage the serum into your scalp when your hair is dry or towel-dried post-shower—and, cue the compliments!
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 July 2026
Definition of dry
Verb
  • The flow of dark traffic is one of the factors that helped explain why oil markets had weakened significantly by early June, together with a surge in exports from the US and pullback in buying by China.
    — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • But as several surveys have consistently indicated, optimism about our country's outlook has undeniably weakened.
    — Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026
Definition of weaken
Verb
  • Conwell drained a three on his first shot but then missed six in a row, before hitting another three late in the third quarter.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • The promotion dropped on Monday, June 29 and almost immediately, the original $150,000 budget allocated to the promotion was drained —covering some 25,000 pulls.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of drain
Verb
  • Olive trees, desiccated from the Xylella fastidiosa bacterial epidemic, are consumed by fire and slump to the ground in a burnished black heap.
    — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026
  • Another advantage of long and narrow leaves is their ability to withstand heavy rainfall and battering or desiccating winds.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Definition of desiccate
Verb
  • About half of Florida's 242 death row inmates have exhausted their appeals and could see their death warrant issued at any time.
    — CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Norton was deeply moved by audience members who spoke to him after, but he was also exhausted by the emotional and physical strain of the show.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
Definition of exhaust
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  • The first film follows a group of French high-school students who travel to Naples on a school trip to discover the ruins of Pompeii and the bodies petrified by Vesuvius.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 May 2026
  • Johansson plays her with a tough edge to match her Queens accent, but Hester is clearly petrified by this perfect storm of ugly events.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Definition of petrify
Verb
  • On Saturday, while wearing a crisp, new black Portland Trail Blazers polo shirt, Morant talked of fresh starts, a rejuvenated and nature-loving version of himself and the desire to change narratives.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Norwegian fans wore red and blue, Viking helmets and Haaland shirts.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of wear

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