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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
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
Red jalapeños are tasty in fresh salsas, stir-fries, and dehydrated spice blends, but green jalapeños are the best choice for jalapeño poppers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
The hardcore ankle boots are now dehydrated and crumpled.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The resulting brew is dehydrated and packed with minerals and vital joint-supporting compounds.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Excess sugar overwhelms the kidneys, which flush it — along with hydrating fluids — out through urine, leaving people dehydrated and trapped in a cycle of thirst.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Many of the sloths delivered to the facility were dehydrated and underweight, the zoo said, but the animals are now eating and drinking properly.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Veterinary staff examined every animal upon arrival and found many were dehydrated and underweight.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 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
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
Red jalapeños are tasty in fresh salsas, stir-fries, and dehydrated spice blends, but green jalapeños are the best choice for jalapeño poppers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
The hardcore ankle boots are now dehydrated and crumpled.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The resulting brew is dehydrated and packed with minerals and vital joint-supporting compounds.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Excess sugar overwhelms the kidneys, which flush it — along with hydrating fluids — out through urine, leaving people dehydrated and trapped in a cycle of thirst.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Many of the sloths delivered to the facility were dehydrated and underweight, the zoo said, but the animals are now eating and drinking properly.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Veterinary staff examined every animal upon arrival and found many were dehydrated and underweight.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 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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An April shipment of crude — one of the only oil deliveries this year — has been exhausted, with Cuba’s minister of energy and mines announcing this week that the country lacks fuel to power its antiquated electrical grid and is relying on domestic oil and solar panels.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Meanwhile, in 2023, at a time when I was exhausted from the seeming futility of constantly writing and talking about it, fascism and the decline of democracy became popular topics in the mainstream media.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Ana dried her hands on a dishtowel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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When the leaves are young, they can be picked and dried to make white tea.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The right travel essentials can mean the difference in arriving at your destination refreshed or completely drained.—
Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Unlike Game 1, Hart drained five of his 11 3-pointers and led the team in scoring.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 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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However, when the researchers adjusted the findings for other factors that can affect risk for the conditions, known as confounders — such as genetic and familial influences and the reasons for taking antidepressants — most links significantly weakened or disappeared.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Starmer’s authority weakened after Labor’s poor performance in recent elections, blamed on policy missteps, economic struggles, and the prime minister’s controversial decisions, including appointing an ambassador with ties to Jeffrey Epstein.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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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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With one of the nation’s lowest population densities — and most residents living in cities — Idaho boasts plenty of wide-open spaces, an amazing array of geography from huge lakes and raging rivers to snowy peaks and bone-dry deserts.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Her crime undermined and endangered legitimate nonprofit organizations that rely on donations and taxpayers' funds to carry out necessary and important charitable work.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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But Dennis has also undermined another ESPN property, the WNBA, by openly rooting against Caitlin Clark’s fans.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Dehydrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydrated. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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