dewater

verb

Definition of dewaternext
as in to evaporate

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Recent Examples of dewater 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 Meanwhile the city drained and dewatered itself to build bigger. — Adam Rogers, WIRED, 12 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dewater
  1. evaporate
  2. dry
  3. desiccate
  4. dehydrate
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  • However, the monsoon made its way to much of the country after some delay and concerns about drought have largely evaporated.
    — SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
  • What’s more, containers are exposed to sun and wind from all directions, causing moisture to evaporate more quickly.
    — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
Definition of evaporate
Verb
  • The right specialist, sitting at the table before the ink dried.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This chocolate brown tea towel will instantly transform your drying rack or oven into a cozy fall corner, ready for whipping up your favorite autumn recipes.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of dry
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  • Improving safety in the field Key innovations for the new tissue include the ability to hold water at room temperature for months on end without desiccating or needing refridgeration.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • By desiccating vegetation, the drought has already fueled severe wildfires, with 116,000 hectares burned in Spain and 42,000 hectares burned in France, according to the WWA report.
    — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
Definition of desiccate
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  • The medical examiner ruled the boy died by homicide, noting he was malnourished and dehydrated.
    — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • In the new cover story, Shania shares that she was dehydrated and undernourished from not eating enough protein and lacking key nutrients.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 July 2026
Definition of dehydrate

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“Dewater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewater. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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