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Recent Examples of water-resistant
Built from corrugated cardboard with a water-resistant coating, the drone is lightweight, inexpensive, and can be shipped flat-packed for rapid assembly in about five minutes.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
These ballerinas are on sale for under $25, showcase a foldable design, and have a water-resistant exterior.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The HydroBag features water-resistant pockets for large phones, keys, lipstick, wallet, and more, plus slots for credit cards.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Foamy looks to be a decent chair even before topping it with the fit-to-task cushion, combining an aluminum quad-folding frame with a full dirt/water-resistant fabric seat that can be used with or without the cushion.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
These ballerinas are on sale for under $25, showcase a foldable design, and have a water-resistant exterior.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The HydroBag features water-resistant pockets for large phones, keys, lipstick, wallet, and more, plus slots for credit cards.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Foamy looks to be a decent chair even before topping it with the fit-to-task cushion, combining an aluminum quad-folding frame with a full dirt/water-resistant fabric seat that can be used with or without the cushion.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
Adjective
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Store it along with essential documents like IDs, insurance papers, medical records and property deeds in a waterproof, fire-resistant container or safe.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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For additional sources of light, pack candles, a battery or solar lantern, and waterproof lighters.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 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
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Consider applying a water-repellent treatment designed for glass after cleaning.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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The popular bag has over 25,000 five-star reviews for good reason—it’s crafted from water-repellent material to keep your essentials dry and boasts multiple zippered pockets.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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