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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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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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The Cavaliers and Pistons have exhausted each other in a seven-game series that won’t end until Sunday, while the Knickerbockers have been off since last Sunday.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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People are exhausted by the daily onslaught of bad headlines.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 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
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Snowball viburnum prefers moist, loamy soil that is well-drained but tolerates other soils.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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At 92, the actress brought a blast of old Hollywood glamour to a festival that, this year especially, has often felt strangely drained of it.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 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
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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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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
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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
Verb
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This has undermined its credibility among investors too.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Alabama had asked the Supreme Court to move quickly on the appeals following its landmark ruling last month that undermined Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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“Dehydrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydrated. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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