DEHYDRATING Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

dehydrating

verb

present participle of dehydrate

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 Caffeine and alcohol both have dehydrating effects, so drink alcohol in moderation and alternate every drink with water or another non-alcoholic option. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Caffeine and alcohol both have dehydrating effects, so drink alcohol in moderation and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 Before the vaccine became available in 2006, nearly every child contracted the virus by age 5, often leading to severe dehydrating diarrhea, the CDC states. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Removing the sprouts, which draw away moisture, helps to prevent the potatoes from quickly dehydrating. — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Low-fiber, constipating diets are rich in highly processed or fast foods and dehydrating beverages like excessive alcohol. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 June 2026 Long travel days can be dehydrating, especially on overnight flights. — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 Salt works best on pests with soft exoskeletons, like slugs and snails, by dehydrating and killing them on contact. — 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

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The act grants the NCAA absolute control over athlete eligibility through this antitrust shield, undermining federal and state law, specifically Title IX and who can compete in the women’s category.

— Katie Uhlaender OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
At least a dozen attacks on Ebola treatment centers and health workers in Congo’s Ituri province are undermining containment efforts, raising fresh alarm over safety at the outbreak’s epicenter.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026

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Made of breathable, quick-drying fabric that helps wick away moisture, the relaxed silhouette helps promote airflow while still looking polished.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
Using lightweight technical yarns and relaxed silhouettes, the pieces are intended to be quick-drying and adaptable enough to work from everyday errands to formal events, in line with Silberstein’s overall ethos.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

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Schmidt's attorney, Kyle Ludwig, on Tuesday claimed that Foster-Todd did not attempt to make distance between himself and the dog and said Foster-Todd shot the dog without exhausting other options.

— Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 22 July 2026
But there were hero moments here too, the same refusal to lose, the same team-work, the same selfless effort in exhausting physical conditions.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of exhausting

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That includes the wound draining fluid, having a foul odor or getting bigger.

— Sarah Tomlinson, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
How To Care For Onions In Pots Onions prefer well-draining, loamy, and slightly acidic to neutral soil, such as potting soil with compost mixed in.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

Definition of draining

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Or would that strategy end up weakening the forces tasked with holding the line against Russia?

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Sleep deprivation makes leaders less perceptive and human, weakening their presence and effectiveness with people, whereas quality sleep is essential for fostering authentic, influential leadership.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of weakening

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In a clearing in the forest, his younger selves sit at a long table with the abbott, who is wearing the final boss of season three’s awful wigs.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Javier Bardem, wearing a Spain replica shirt with Borja Iglesias’ name and No 26 on the back, was shown celebrating in the stands.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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