1
as in undermining
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 drying
to make dry
bought a dehumidifier in order to dehydrate the damp basement
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Recent Examples of dehydrating
Some ovens have a dehydrating setting, so consult the user manual for specific instructions.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Live ants carry the risk of parasites, while freezing or dehydrating the insects can unintentionally allow harmful bacteria to flourish.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Accounting for each creature demanded the meticulous labor of dehydrating, dissecting, mounting, pinning, labeling—essentially the main techniques available until the turn of the 21st century, when genetic sequencing allowed taxonomists to zoom in on DNA bar codes.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
Many of these ovens also offer a whole host of other settings, like dehydrating, slow-cooking ability, sous vide, and more.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The notion that coffee is dehydrating is a myth, albeit a long-standing one.
—Fran Kritz, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The brothers spent two years training for the challenge, undergoing immense mental and physical preparation, including logistical feats such as home cooking and dehydrating over 1,000 meals.
—Quinta Thomson, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
So even if Meghan juggled citruses before dehydrating them while hopping on one leg, some were going to give her hell no matter what.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Consuming four or more cups of coffee daily—or more than 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine—increases urine output for habitual and casual coffee drinkers, which may be mildly dehydrating.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Live ants carry the risk of parasites, while freezing or dehydrating the insects can unintentionally allow harmful bacteria to flourish.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Accounting for each creature demanded the meticulous labor of dehydrating, dissecting, mounting, pinning, labeling—essentially the main techniques available until the turn of the 21st century, when genetic sequencing allowed taxonomists to zoom in on DNA bar codes.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
Many of these ovens also offer a whole host of other settings, like dehydrating, slow-cooking ability, sous vide, and more.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The notion that coffee is dehydrating is a myth, albeit a long-standing one.
—Fran Kritz, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The brothers spent two years training for the challenge, undergoing immense mental and physical preparation, including logistical feats such as home cooking and dehydrating over 1,000 meals.
—Quinta Thomson, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
So even if Meghan juggled citruses before dehydrating them while hopping on one leg, some were going to give her hell no matter what.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Consuming four or more cups of coffee daily—or more than 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine—increases urine output for habitual and casual coffee drinkers, which may be mildly dehydrating.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehydrating
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Our tech companies are a threat vector undermining not only our own society but also our democratic allies.—
John Wihbey,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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But while prosecutors and law enforcement continue doing the hard work of keeping Orange County safe, the County CEO appears intent on undermining that success.—
Todd Spitzer,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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Dryer balls can shorten drying time, reducing the amount of shrinkage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Curing or drying potatoes thickens their skins, allows minor cuts and abrasions to heal, and makes spuds less likely to rot or shrivel in storage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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In today’s housing market, even the lucky ones often face exhausting ordeals and need to stretch their budgets to land a home.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Betelgeuse, formally known as Alpha Orionis, will one day end its life in a spectacular supernova explosion upon exhausting the last of its fuel, which could be as bright as the full moon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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One of such instances occurred after a draining process of shipping their Land Rover to Australia — a move that cost around $7,000.—
Kaela Ling,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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To propagate directly in soil instead, place the cutting in a small pot filled with well-draining soil so the node is buried.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Washington — The Federal Reserve was already facing one of its most difficult battles, steering a shifting economy through a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Far from expanding opportunity, this excessive wealth locks millions out of the chance to innovate and build, weakening growth for all.—
Scott Ellis,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some of these values—such as a disciplined commitment to physical fitness—are good and, in my opinion, necessary correctives to the enervating distractions of 21st-century living.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Looming over all of it has been the sad, enervating situation with Alexander Isak, forever enshrined as a club legend by dint of Wembley last season but now beyond the point of tarnishing that legacy.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
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Of course, the heaviest anti-Shannon edit came from Sage, who noticed everything from the register of Shannon’s voice changing to her adversary being a giant shark wearing a cute seal mask.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Earlier in the day, Kardashian was spotted attending the All's Fair premiere in Paris wearing a baby blue vintage Dior by John Galliano gown from the house's Spring/Summer 2000 collection.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dehydrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydrating. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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