DEHYDRATION Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

dehydration

noun

Definition of dehydration next

as in dryness

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Recent Examples of dehydration Between overnight puffiness and dehydration, the under-eye area often appears more creased and tired first thing in the morning. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Haines — a 30-year-old from Leeds, England — started experiencing severe dehydration, vomiting and slurred speech on March 16, 2025. —

Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 My mantra in April is dehydration is serious business. —

Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin’s collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dehydration

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dryness

Noun

Omega 3 fatty acids – Omega-3s help to strengthen the skin barrier, which is key for locking in moisture and preventing dryness and irritation.

— Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Many of the garden hybrids do well in Zones 5 to 8 and can handle some dryness.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026