water-resistant

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Recent Examples of water-resistant The lightweight, water-resistant device easily attaches to clothing, bags, leashes and more, offering three lighting modes along with a powerful siren designed to help attract attention when needed. ABC News, 27 June 2026 Getting a current-generation Apple smartwatch equipped with a 50-meter water-resistant shell and sleep apnea notifications for over $100 off is exceptional, making this deal the best current best valu for taking control of your daily wellness or field habits. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026 Don't Use a Clear Plastic Liner Today's shower curtain liners are typically made from synthetic materials like polyester, thanks to their water-resistant or water-repellent properties. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 While fully waterproof ones are rare, plenty are water-resistant, which means most rain will roll off if angled properly. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for water-resistant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
Adjective
  • Designed to withstand water splashes and rain (but don’t swim in them), the Baseus Bowie MC2 Open Ear Clip-on Earbuds have an IP67 waterproof rating.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • This travel-friendly sound system is mounted in a crushproof, waterproof, lockable pelican case.
    Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Flooding concerns were also addressed, with the company explaining that its tunnels are designed to be watertight.
    Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The fabric is water-repellent, so feel free to carry it near a pool or beach.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Plus, hundreds of reviewers rave over this option’s sturdy construction—think lots of extra pockets and a water-repellent finish.
    Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026

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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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