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as in exhausted
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 dried
to make dry
bought a dehumidifier in order to dehydrate the damp basement
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Recent Examples of dehydrated
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
Fans will want to drink plenty of water to avoid getting dehydrated as the elevation will impact those who have not acclimated to the thinner air yet.
—Aaron Mentkowski, New York Times, 11 June 2026
As a result of the unsuitable conditions, Stevie was starving and dehydrated.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Don't always assume a wilting plant is dehydrated.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Cloves can also be dehydrated and ground into garlic powder.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
Skipping Water First Thing in the Morning After several hours of sleep, your body naturally wakes up mildly dehydrated.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
There is literally no food waste but what cannot be used is dehydrated and compressed and taken back to Cape Town to be used as compost.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
The hardcore ankle boots are now dehydrated and crumpled.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Adjective
The masks are made from hydrogel, which, Dixneuf says, is particularly well-suited for dehydrated, puffy, and tired eyes.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
If your skin has been looking a little dull, dehydrated, or uneven after long days in the sun, this milky toner is here to restore your glow.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
Fans will want to drink plenty of water to avoid getting dehydrated as the elevation will impact those who have not acclimated to the thinner air yet.
—Aaron Mentkowski, New York Times, 11 June 2026
As a result of the unsuitable conditions, Stevie was starving and dehydrated.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Don't always assume a wilting plant is dehydrated.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Cloves can also be dehydrated and ground into garlic powder.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
Skipping Water First Thing in the Morning After several hours of sleep, your body naturally wakes up mildly dehydrated.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
There is literally no food waste but what cannot be used is dehydrated and compressed and taken back to Cape Town to be used as compost.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
The hardcore ankle boots are now dehydrated and crumpled.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehydrated
Adjective
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In addition to nourishing parched hair, this popular moisturizing shampoo maintains shine and has UV filters.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Ranchers on the Western Slope were battling through a dry summer in 2025 when wildfires erupted and raced through the parched vegetation.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And Louis, perhaps exhausted from his spree of bouts, but also perhaps looking past Schmeling, hadn’t trained much.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Once the trust fund is exhausted, the system will continue to receive payroll and self-employment taxes each year.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Companies competed for Nvidia H100 allocations like traders bidding on oil futures, accepting 12-month waitlists and signing data center leases before the concrete had dried.—
Vasu Raj Jain,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Even before the ink had dried on the House settlement agreements, reports emerged of prospective claims buyers aggressively pitching class members with offers for pennies on the dollar and not disclosing the risks.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The layout is straightforward but generous, with three bedrooms (two en suite) branching off a central living area that stays oriented toward the San Jacintos, and a largely white backdrop is warmed up with hints of coral, mustard, and other sunbaked tones.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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This organic, sunbaked quality is echoed in terracotta blush, providing sophisticated depth, CottonWorks said.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, the National Mall fixture has turned an algae green (this often happens after it is drained for maintenance).—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Rumors swirled that Lachlan and his Scottish country mates — the traveling pep squad known as the Tartan Army — had drained the pub of all its beer on Sunday night.—
Geoff Edgers,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Everlight Côtes de Provence Rosé This bone-dry, floral rosé is ALDI’s secret weapon.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Flight of the Conchords The Greek Theatre Experiencing Flight of the Conchords at the Greek is something many fans of their lusty, yet-bone-dry musical comedy haven’t gotten to experience in a while.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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At the same time, his ability in recent months to command functioning majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives has weakened considerably.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The study finds that auto-renewal generated higher revenue in the medium term, but the advantage weakened as the subscriber count and engagement picture deteriorated.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Over his 18-year tenure at the Fed, Greenspan embodied the omnipotent technocrat — a legacy critics say was fatally undermined by his failure to spot the 2008 housing bubble.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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Only one in five workers was fully engaged; one in seven actively undermined the firm.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Dehydrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydrated. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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