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Recent Examples of water-repellent
On top of that, the extreme heat of a fire can alter the soil itself, creating a water-repellent layer just below the surface.
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Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
Original price: $70 Eddie Bauer’s Rainier pants feature water-repellent fabric that wicks away moisture and offers UPF 50+ sun protection.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Made with a blend of tough fabrics, including elastane and recycled polyester, the pants are water-repellent and moisture-wicking.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
It’s made from a lightweight, water-repellent material, so sudden rain won’t ruin the contents, however, hand-washing is recommended for clean-up.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
Original price: $70 Eddie Bauer’s Rainier pants feature water-repellent fabric that wicks away moisture and offers UPF 50+ sun protection.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Made with a blend of tough fabrics, including elastane and recycled polyester, the pants are water-repellent and moisture-wicking.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
It’s made from a lightweight, water-repellent material, so sudden rain won’t ruin the contents, however, hand-washing is recommended for clean-up.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for water-repellent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
Adjective
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It’s made from solid red wood cedar that’s water-resistant, won’t decay, and repels insects.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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The light is dimmable, and the lantern is water-resistant for prolonged outdoor use.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The shells, which are watertight and surprisingly sturdy, usually can be completed for a project in 24 hours.—
Sam Lubell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Subjected to an almost watertight international arms embargo, Iran was forced to rely mostly on self-sufficiency, religious zeal, and patriotism.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This stylish option from Amazon has a packable rectangular shape and durable PVC material that’s waterproof.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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Unlike smaller dedicated ereaders, E Ink tablets are generally not waterproof, and the Note Air 4 C is no exception.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 July 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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