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 This fine white powder is an abrasive substance that cuts the exoskeleton of spiders, ants, fleas, and other bugs, which dehydrates and kills them over time. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026 Red Bull looks and smells like the urine of someone who's dangerously dehydrated. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Students took consequential exams in dangerous conditions, and young children returned home dehydrated or ill. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Dermatologist Toral Vaidya of MDCS Dermatology in New York told HuffPost that consistent exposure to dry air can dehydrate your skin, worsen sensitivity and trigger flare-ups of underlying conditions like eczema. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 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
  • Attached to his letter is a fact sheet with evidence that Edwards’s claims undermine the committee’s.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For Salesforce, investors have worried that increasingly capable AI models could allow businesses to accomplish more with fewer traditional software subscriptions, undermining the industry's pricing model.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of undermine
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  • Great at absorbing moisture while still preventing the growth of bacteria, these socks will dry quickly and minimize irritation.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Users usually chew it for an effect similar to amphetamines, or it is dried and boiled to create a stimulant tea.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of dry
Verb
  • But the White House cut its offices and weakened its ability to follow up with cases, as well as slashed funding to research on disparities that people of color face in getting diagnosed and attaining resources for disabilities.
    — Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Higher debt can also weaken economic growth by crowding out private investment.
    — Carolyn Bourdeaux, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of weaken
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  • Battery life, too, could be a concern for regular iPhone buyers who aren't used to how quickly powering two and a half screens can drain a cell.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Silvia’s eyes are still open, but all the color has drained from his face.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of drain
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  • Strewn around the edges of the room are ceramic casts of the pocked fruit, brown and desiccated like a pile of skulls.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
  • This is because cucumbers are quick-growing plants, and removing old, desiccating vines provides an opportunity to reduce much of the pest pressure and disease sources that may be lingering.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of desiccate
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  • Maybe you’re exhausted by other commitments or spending too much time on your phone, which can be a distraction and energy zapper.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • After exhausting federal aid, grants, and scholarships, private student loans can help cover any remaining funding gaps.
    — Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhaust
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  • Here, a source of primordial terror—the gaze that petrifies—is deflected by way of the highly polished shield that Perseus wields against the creature.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of petrify
Verb
  • The Buc-ee’s beaver logo features the face of a beaver with prominent buck teeth wearing a red ball cap against a yellow backdrop.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • That same day, hundreds of women gathered outside the courthouse where Clancy is standing trial, wearing bright pink, in an attempt to raise awareness around maternal mental health.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of wear

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“Dehydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydrate. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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