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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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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
Removing the sprouts, which draw away moisture, helps to prevent the potatoes from quickly dehydrating.
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Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Additionally, people who overexert during work or exercise may become dehydrated and susceptible to heat sickness.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Lymph fluid thickens when you’re dehydrated, slowing movement through the entire vessel network.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Low-fiber, constipating diets are rich in highly processed or fast foods and dehydrating beverages like excessive alcohol.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2026
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Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Additionally, people who overexert during work or exercise may become dehydrated and susceptible to heat sickness.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Lymph fluid thickens when you’re dehydrated, slowing movement through the entire vessel network.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Low-fiber, constipating diets are rich in highly processed or fast foods and dehydrating beverages like excessive alcohol.
—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehydrate
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Context that undermines sensational allegations is minimized.
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Allies include Brin’s Building a Better California, which is bankrolling two counter-measures aimed at undermining the billionaire tax.
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Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
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Keep a handful near your washing machine or drying rack for blouses, dresses, workout wear, or delicate pieces that should skip the dryer.
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s consumer spending slowdown persisted in June, with growth during one of the country’s largest online shopping festivals weakening sharply from a year earlier.
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All three of those protagonists have been weakened in their roles by what has gone on.
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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The president said that his administration would have to drain the pool and start over again as the new liner shed chunks of itself.
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Another advantage of long and narrow leaves is their ability to withstand heavy rainfall and battering or desiccating winds.
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Her flesh is desiccated and gray, her hands and feet are jagged claws, and her breath comes out in rasps.
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In the finals, Israel faced an Australian team already exhausted after fending off South Korea, Japan and Rhodesia (itself in the Asian tournament after being banned in Africa over its white governing regime).
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For years, people have been frustrated and exhausted by the seemingly endless amount of swiping and small talk that go nowhere on dating apps.
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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.
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Johansson plays her with a tough edge to match her Queens accent, but Hester is clearly petrified by this perfect storm of ugly events.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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The key to modernizing the pinkish-orange color in 2026 is to wear it in loose, easy silhouettes.
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“Dehydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydrate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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