DEHYDRATION Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

dehydration

noun

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as in dryness

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Recent Examples of dehydration Check the roots every few weeks for signs of dehydration. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026 Low blood pressure could indicate low volume of blood from a cause like dehydration. —

Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026 Advertisement Skin changes that mimic aging While drinking more water won’t erase wrinkles, dehydration can make skin appear dull, less elastic, and more prone to fine lines. —

Katharine Gammon, Time, 10 Feb. 2026 But aside from the obvious danger of possibly not having her lifesaving medications for days, Guthrie was at risk for other problems like dehydration and stress that could significantly worsen her health. —

Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dehydration

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dryness

Noun

Buckingham says this is caused by early-season dryness and persistent drought stress heading into the spring.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Buckingham says this is caused by early-season dryness and persistent drought stress heading into the spring.

— Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 18 Feb. 2026