as in to evaporate
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Recent Examples of dewater
The new dam can dewater the lake if need be, engineers said.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The Emory oaks that had been drying out as Resolution dewaters the underground shafts were reviving, their leaves fleshing out and appearing healthier as water seeped into the ground.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
The Pensées, however, was submerged near the harbor despite attempts to dewater it with pumps.
—Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 5 July 2022
The additional power requirements to dewater that water and cool the tunnels, which at 180 degrees are too hot for human survival, would require about 24 megawatts.
—Debra Utacia Krol, azcentral, 13 Mar. 2020
But there’s nothing that will sway GBRA from the Sept. 16 deadline to start dewatering, Patteson said.
—Josh Baugh, ExpressNews.com, 4 Sep. 2019
Meanwhile the city drained and dewatered itself to build bigger.
—Adam Rogers, WIRED, 12 July 2019
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The Emory oaks that had been drying out as Resolution dewaters the underground shafts were reviving, their leaves fleshing out and appearing healthier as water seeped into the ground.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
The Pensées, however, was submerged near the harbor despite attempts to dewater it with pumps.
—Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 5 July 2022
The additional power requirements to dewater that water and cool the tunnels, which at 180 degrees are too hot for human survival, would require about 24 megawatts.
—Debra Utacia Krol, azcentral, 13 Mar. 2020
But there’s nothing that will sway GBRA from the Sept. 16 deadline to start dewatering, Patteson said.
—Josh Baugh, ExpressNews.com, 4 Sep. 2019
Meanwhile the city drained and dewatered itself to build bigger.
—Adam Rogers, WIRED, 12 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dewater
Verb
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Ordinary Iranians, watching their purchasing power evaporate by the hour, soon joined them.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Add bay leaves and remaining 1 cup chicken broth; bring to a simmer over medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has mostly evaporated, about 25 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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They’re made of the brand’s fast-drying fabric called Everlux, which wicks away moisture to prevent sweat marks and stains during even the most high-energy workouts.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Leave the mats out in the sun for several hours to dry.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Salt products desiccate grass, and freeze/thaw cycles cause frost heaving, leaving lumpy, uneven areas.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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Indoor conditions tend to be dry during the winter, so placing pots on top of saucers with pea gravel that is kept moist on a regular basis increases needed humidity and prevents leaves from desiccating.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Deputies went to Sargent’s house on Ed Swift Road the next day and found two more dogs that were also malnourished, dehydrated and full of worms, according to the report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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After this adaptation protocol, their performance in a 5K time trial while dehydrated got significantly better.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Dewater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewater. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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