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Recent Examples of water-repellent
Patel recommends parents check weather reports and dress their children in sufficient layers that may include thermal apparel and waterproof or water-repellent fabric.
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Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The water-repellent finish also helps keep you dry during sudden Florida showers.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Too much heat can damage the durable water-repellent coating.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Here’s yet another cropped trench, but this time, with a water-repellent fabric—perfect for those who live in wetter climates.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
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Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The water-repellent finish also helps keep you dry during sudden Florida showers.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Too much heat can damage the durable water-repellent coating.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Here’s yet another cropped trench, but this time, with a water-repellent fabric—perfect for those who live in wetter climates.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
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All of these on-trend styles are durable, packable, and water-resistant enough to weather any rain day.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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For me, the Calpak 5-piece Packing Cube Set has truly delivered the solution with a set of four packing cubes and a water-resistant pouch for storage.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 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
Adjective
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For a more budget-friendly pick, try these waterproof hiking pants at Amazon that will keep you dry even in the rainiest places.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The waterproof, buoyant outfits maintain body temperature for six hours, manufacturers say, even when temperatures are as low as -20 C (-4 F).—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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