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Recent Examples of dehydration
The primary complication is dehydration, particularly with prolonged symptoms.
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
People with curly, textured, color-treated, or dry hair often notice this the most because those hair types are already more prone to dehydration and breakage.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Experts recommend oral rehydration fluids rather than sports drinks to replace important nutrients and minerals lost to vomiting and diarrhea — although drinks like Gatorade may help with mild dehydration.
—NBC news, 29 May 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
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
People with curly, textured, color-treated, or dry hair often notice this the most because those hair types are already more prone to dehydration and breakage.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Experts recommend oral rehydration fluids rather than sports drinks to replace important nutrients and minerals lost to vomiting and diarrhea — although drinks like Gatorade may help with mild dehydration.
—NBC news, 29 May 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehydration
dryness
Noun
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Check belts and hoses for dryness or cracking, make sure your tires are in good shape and replace coolant fluids.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Our group had a range of skin types—including dry, oily, combination, and sensitive skin, and issues like fine lines, dark spots, redness, and menopausal dryness.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydration. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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