dewatering

present participle of dewater

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dewatering
Verb
  • Liquid versions of this technology worked, but used toxic, fast-evaporating solvents.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
  • Add a layer of mulch over the top of the soil to keep moisture from evaporating quickly.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The assessment also confirmed a 100 percent reduction in water usage for the crops, a critical metric for water-stressed growing regions such as the Texas High Plains, which sits above the rapidly drying Ogallala Aquifer.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Removing the sprouts, which draw away moisture, helps to prevent the potatoes from quickly dehydrating.
    Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Low-fiber, constipating diets are rich in highly processed or fast foods and dehydrating beverages like excessive alcohol.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 June 2026
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“Dewatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewatering. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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