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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
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
Many were found to be dehydrated and underweight, but all 13 are now eating and drinking properly.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The vet team determined that many were dehydrated and underweight, but are now eating and drinking properly.
—Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Being dehydrated shows on your face — and no amount of concealer fully compensates.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 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
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
Many were found to be dehydrated and underweight, but all 13 are now eating and drinking properly.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The vet team determined that many were dehydrated and underweight, but are now eating and drinking properly.
—Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Being dehydrated shows on your face — and no amount of concealer fully compensates.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehydrated
Adjective
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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
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The Bradenton Police Department shared adorable video that showed a parched manatee taking a break and quenching its thirst with some fresh water that was coming off a police boat.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All borrowing options will be exhausted by February, Fine said.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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The starting quarterback competition is coming down to returning players Cole Ballard and Isaiah Marshall, as Jalon Daniels has exhausted his eligibility and Rice transfer Chase Jenkins recovers from an injury.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The striking blooms make excellent cut flowers, both fresh and dried, and attract butterflies and bees to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Fresh basil is essential—do not swap in dried.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
Verb
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War rumbles on Putin, who has ruled Russia as president or prime minister since the last day of 1999, faces a wave of anxiety in Moscow about the war in Ukraine, which has killed hundreds of thousands of people, left swathes of Ukraine in ruins, and drained Russia’s $3 trillion economy.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Laney-Hamilton, of course, drained the jumper with Kneepkens picking herself up off the hardwood.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
Mercury News,
9 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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People who have weakened immune systems and who experienced intense pain during an initial outbreak are also more susceptible to getting shingles a second (or even third) time.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the institutional guardrails have been weakened.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Its dual mops spin at 200 rpm to remove stains, while its 10mm auto-lift feature keeps your carpets bone-dry while the hard floors get a scrub.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Chin-Hong compared the country to a bone-dry forest that’s vulnerable to wildfires.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a statement, District Attorney Alvin Bragg said prosecutors had interviewed dozens of witnesses and conducted an in-depth document review that significantly undermined the case presented at trial.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s attempts to interfere with the Fed’s decision-making has sparked concern the central bank’s credibility post-Powell is already being undermined.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dehydrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydrated. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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