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dewaters

verb

present tense third-person singular of dewater
as in evaporates

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  1. evaporates
  2. dries
  3. dehydrates
Verb
  • An exceptional drought in 2026 has made the riverbed dry, which could complicate efforts to get the entire release into Lake Hefner as water soaks into the dry ground and evaporates into the air.
    — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026
  • African ecommerce company Jumia’s 2019 New York Stock Exchange debut showed how fast ‘African growth story’ enthusiasm evaporates even after initially hitting a record high valuation months after IPO.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of evaporates
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  • Bergamot nectar and neroli add a hint of crispness, while white musk and soft woods linger on the skin as the fragrance dries down.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The $80 jeans are built to withstand how the average male consumer wears, washes and dries his jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of dries
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  • This fine white powder is an abrasive substance that cuts the exoskeleton of spiders, ants, fleas, and other bugs, which dehydrates and kills them over time.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the belief that coffee dehydrates you, experts say moderate coffee consumption can contribute to your daily water intake.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
Definition of dehydrates
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“Dewaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewaters. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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