DEHYDRATION Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

dehydration

noun

Definition of dehydration

as in dryness

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of dehydration Heavy alcohol intake can lead to some degree of dehydration and a pounding headache in the morning. — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 In northern Gaza, children died from malnutrition and dehydration. — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026 Some of those complications include brain swelling, pneumonia, severe dehydration and immune amnesia. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Intoxicated infants can experience low blood sugar and dehydration as alcohol impacts their ability to feed, the hospital said. — Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dehydration

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehydration

dryness

Noun

Unlike a traditional body lotion, the moisturizer’s lightweight, milky texture softens skin, smooths rough patches, and relieves dryness sans the greasy film.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Curology x Dove Cameron, developed with Whitney Tolpinrud, chief dermatologist at Curology, is designed to address universal skin needs, such as hydration and dryness — both of which Cameron has experienced.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of dryness

Browse Nearby Words

dehydrating

dehydration

deiced

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydration. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of dehydration

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on dehydration

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

wraith

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Pwn, Skibidi, Girlboss and Other Words Added to the 2026 Scrabble Dictionary

The Words of the Week - Oct. 30

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes