DEHYDRATION Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

dehydration

noun

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as in dryness

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Recent Examples of dehydration Those infected with Shigella are urged to drink plenty of liquids as dehydration is common. —

Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 Airplane cabins are dry, which can lead to dry skin and eyes, headaches, and even dehydration. —

Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026 Drink more water to help dry lips caused by dehydration. —

Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 In addition to fevers and continuous, watery diarrhea, rotavirus symptoms in babies and children can also include loss of appetite and dehydration, per the NFID. —

Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dehydration

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dryness

Noun

The Southeast in particular is facing unprecedented levels of dryness, with 94% of the area from Florida to Virginia officially in severe or worse drought, the highest on record.

— Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Ensure proper watering by checking the soil's dryness before watering; overwatering is the most common mistake.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026