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Recent Examples of water-repellent
Diving bell spiders, for example, trap air bubbles to survive underwater, while fire ants link their water-repellent bodies together to form floating rafts during floods.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Peak Design's Ultralight packing cubes are made of tissue-thin Terra Shell (which feels like nylon) and are 100% recycled, weatherproof, and water-repellent.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Its water-repellent and windproof fabric holds up to extreme weather, from rainstorms to blizzards.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
This includes items like nonstick cookware, water-repellent fabrics and food packaging resistant to oil and grease.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Peak Design's Ultralight packing cubes are made of tissue-thin Terra Shell (which feels like nylon) and are 100% recycled, weatherproof, and water-repellent.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Its water-repellent and windproof fabric holds up to extreme weather, from rainstorms to blizzards.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
This includes items like nonstick cookware, water-repellent fabrics and food packaging resistant to oil and grease.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
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The set includes two chairs with water-resistant seat cushions and a round table, perfect for morning tea or casual meals.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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The fleece lining adds warmth without bulk, and the water-resistant fabric is a pleasant surprise for unpredictable weather.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 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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Flooding concerns were also addressed, with the company explaining that its tunnels are designed to be watertight.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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Burberry can be credited with making the waterproof coat something of a fashion symbol (Hollywood also helped with films like Casablanca), and other designers have followed suit in the century-plus since.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The brand describes the Konos sneaker as being a waterproof, lightweight road-to-trail shoe that features its underfoot system that provides advanced cushioning, stability and traction.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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