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dehydration

noun

Definition of dehydrationnext
as in dryness

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Recent Examples of dehydration Large Amounts of Coffee Coffee has a reputation for causing dehydration, but that’s not the whole story. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026 GLP-1s have some common side effects that can occur in anyone taking them, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation and dehydration. — Reed Berger-Fleishman, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026 More serious risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and kidney injury from dehydration, and both molecules carry a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 None of these methods are permitted by the Board, whose two-day trainer course covers the risks of dehydration significantly, pointing out that even the slightest drop in fluids impairs performance. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dehydration
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dryness
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  • The cushiony formula balances long-lasting wear with glycerin that draws moisture into the skin and panthenol to soothe dryness and supports the moisture barrier.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Saliva substitutes can help replace moisture in the mouth for people with more severe dryness.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of dryness

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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydration. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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