DEHYDRATION Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

dehydration

noun

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as in dryness

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Recent Examples of dehydration GoodRx notes that combining Ozempic with long-term or heavy alcohol use may raise certain risks, especially if dehydration sets in from nausea or vomiting. —

Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026 The undone, tousled, and touchable look is created through mineral-rich sea salt for grit without dehydration, while microalgae doubles down on hydration to keep lengths soft. —

Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 June 2026 The brain is about 75% water, so even mild dehydration can affect focus. —

Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 June 2026 Of the 54 hospitalized, 47 (87 percent) developed a complication of measles, including 39 (72 percent) who developed pneumonia, 25 (46 percent) had dehydration, and 21 (39 percent) developed diarrhea. —

Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dehydration

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dryness

Noun

Utilities consider factors such as wind speeds, humidity levels, vegetation dryness and wildfire activity when deciding whether to implement a power shutoff, according to the California Public Utilities Commission.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Hair loss is self-explanatory, while dryness results from damage to the outer layer of the cuticle, leading to moisture loss and hair that feels coarse and appears dull.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026