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Recent Examples of water-repellent
All garments incorporate waterproof, windproof and breathable technologies developed with partners including Gore-Tex, YKK AquaGuard, Natulon water-repellent zippers and Recco technology, the rescue system designed to help locate people caught in avalanches or lost in the outdoors.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Finished with a rugged, water-repellent Cordura exterior shell fabric, that mattress fills out the entirety of the tiny Clipper's rear cabin behind the front seats, offering a sleeping area of 180 x 117 cm (71 x 46 in).
—C.c. Weiss
may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2026
Consider applying a water-repellent treatment designed for glass after cleaning.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
It's made with durable and water-repellent fabric for outdoor activities.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Finished with a rugged, water-repellent Cordura exterior shell fabric, that mattress fills out the entirety of the tiny Clipper's rear cabin behind the front seats, offering a sleeping area of 180 x 117 cm (71 x 46 in).
—C.c. Weiss
may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2026
Consider applying a water-repellent treatment designed for glass after cleaning.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
It's made with durable and water-repellent fabric for outdoor activities.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
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To make your bathroom feel cozy and luxurious, lay plush bath mats in front of the shower and sink, or try using a bigger, water-resistant bathroom rug.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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This reef-friendly mineral sunscreen is water-resistant and sweat-resistant for roughly 80 minutes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Tunnels are also not truly watertight, requiring drainage measures like sump pumps and creating maintenance and reliability issues, the group advised.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Shots and goals from fast breaks in the Premier League since 2018-19 Brentford set up to hit Sunderland on counter-attacks, knowing how Le Bris’ side can defend for long periods and are watertight, conceding just three in their past five before coming to south-west London.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Like its Best of Beauty-winning foundation counterpart, Traceless offers a natural-matte finish that's waterproof, transfer-resistant, and humidity-proof.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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The durable, waterproof material is easy to wash and comfortable to wear for hours at a time, thanks to shock-absorbing midsoles and ridged, grippy outsoles.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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