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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
Salt works best on pests with soft exoskeletons, like slugs and snails, by dehydrating and killing them on contact.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Some even have temperatures that go low enough for dehydrating, proofing dough and fermenting.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Baking soda kills weeds by dehydrating them due to its salt content.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
In addition to dehydrating the body, excessive sodium intake increases the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The trouble is that salt water, which makes up some 97 percent of the water on earth and is home to mammals like orcas and bottlenose dolphins, is dehydrating by nature.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Removing the sprouts, which draw away moisture, helps to prevent the potatoes from quickly dehydrating.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Around his first birthday — when kids are most vulnerable — my son suffered the severe, dehydrating diarrhea that rotavirus causes.
—Ben Lopman, STAT, 17 Jan. 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Some even have temperatures that go low enough for dehydrating, proofing dough and fermenting.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Baking soda kills weeds by dehydrating them due to its salt content.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
In addition to dehydrating the body, excessive sodium intake increases the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The trouble is that salt water, which makes up some 97 percent of the water on earth and is home to mammals like orcas and bottlenose dolphins, is dehydrating by nature.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Removing the sprouts, which draw away moisture, helps to prevent the potatoes from quickly dehydrating.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Around his first birthday — when kids are most vulnerable — my son suffered the severe, dehydrating diarrhea that rotavirus causes.
—Ben Lopman, STAT, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehydrating
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Wembanyama now risks undermining much of that newfound goodwill.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Roboticists have long sought a compact, energy-efficient pumping technology that can be fully integrated into soft robotic systems without undermining the flexibility and adaptability that make soft robotics attractive in the first place.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Available in red or navy, the sandals are adjustable for comfort with quick-drying straps so water isn't an issue, and the sole was crafted to grip river rocks so slipping is never an issue.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Or, dry towels on an outdoor clothesline or drying rack.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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The Spurs seemed emotionally spent after exhausting all of their energy in unseating the defending champions.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Trapped by high interest rates and the cumulative weight of inflation, the bottom 80 percent of earners are aggressively pulling back on discretionary goods, exhausting credit options and downgrading to private-label and discount brands.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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In a press release, the USDA urged pet and livestock owners to check their animals for draining or enlarging wounds, maggots or egg masses, signs of discomfort and lesions in body openings, such as the nose, ears, genitalia, and umbilical area.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Plant your plum in a sunny location with well-draining soil, and provide occasional watering when the soil is dry.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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Yet the extremist group has mobilized its members and media outlets to ramp up criticism of the agreement, heaping pressure on Iranian negotiators who have been attempting to extract concessions from a US administration intent on weakening – and possibly ending – the Islamic Republic.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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After reaching record levels in the 1990s and 2000s, deforestation declined until the 2019-2022 term of then President Jair Bolsonaro, whose government was widely criticized for weakening environmental protections.—
Gabriela Sa Pessoa,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Another advantage of long and narrow leaves is their ability to withstand heavy rainfall and battering or desiccating winds.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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Campbell, the North Carolina folk singer, describes an enervating process marked by back-and-forth exchanges and lots of waiting.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jenny deflected me with enervating ease.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wilson shared a video of herself shooting a gun while dressed in her bikini shirt, as well as one of her sipping on a cocktail while sitting on part of the boat wearing the shirt, a visor and a statement necklace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Another, wearing a plain white T-shirt, sat hunched inside, watching someone climb past his apartment window.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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“Dehydrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydrating. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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