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Recent Examples of water-resistant
Up top, the rugged, water-resistant fabric (95% RPET, 5% Spandex) flexes in the right places and secures the midfoot with a sturdy TPU saddle overlay, while the wide forefoot doesn’t interfere with splay, even wearing CorrectToes.
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Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
Top it off with a waterproof or water-resistant mascara to prevent smudging.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 June 2025
In June, barbecue foods and accessories began rising up shopping lists including cucumbers, mangoes, and water-resistant sunscreen as well as grill-cleaning brushes and digital meat thermometers.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2025
The polyester fabric is thick, water-resistant, fade-resistant, UV-resistant, and available in a variety of colors.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
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Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
Top it off with a waterproof or water-resistant mascara to prevent smudging.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 June 2025
In June, barbecue foods and accessories began rising up shopping lists including cucumbers, mangoes, and water-resistant sunscreen as well as grill-cleaning brushes and digital meat thermometers.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2025
The polyester fabric is thick, water-resistant, fade-resistant, UV-resistant, and available in a variety of colors.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
Adjective
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These lights are waterproof and can withstand winter weather.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Over-the-sink dish racks should be waterproof and take preventive measures to eliminate rust and corrosion.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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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
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Often, that soil is charred and sterile, with the heat making the ground almost water-repellent, like a freshly waxed car.—
Ben Livneh,
The Conversation,
23 June 2025
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The lineup included padded gilets and overshirts, water-repellent technical nylon and suede jackets.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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