dewatering

Definition of dewateringnext
present participle of dewater

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dewatering
Verb
  • But during this year’s drought, much of that water is evaporating before reaching the marshes, Davis said.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Iran's capabilities are evaporating by the hour, while American strength grows fiercer, smarter and utterly dominant.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • While some lipsticks tend to be drying, this one is far from it.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Fire officials say there's no elevated fire danger today, but early heat like this can start drying vegetation sooner than usual.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Removing the sprouts, which draw away moisture, helps to prevent the potatoes from quickly dehydrating.
    Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Around his first birthday — when kids are most vulnerable — my son suffered the severe, dehydrating diarrhea that rotavirus causes.
    Ben Lopman, STAT, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Dewatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewatering. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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