DEHYDRATION Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

dehydration

noun

Definition of dehydration

as in dryness

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Recent Examples of dehydration In periods of mild dehydration, when fluids need to be better retained. — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 The cause of her death is still unknown, but the whale was consistently undereating, and blood samples before her death showed dehydration, the aquarium said in a post. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Cleveland Clinic also warns about dehydration during heat therapy, a real consideration in a busy household routine. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 Cleveland Clinic advises a low-and-slow approach, warns about dehydration and recommends infrared sauna sessions below 30 minutes and only three to four times weekly. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dehydration

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dryness

Noun

In addition, women and smokers are also more likely to deal with dryness.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
The Balm, $13, is the equivalent of a Vaseline or Aquaphor, a barrier-supporting treatement that targets dryness and irritation of the body, face and fingernails.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

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