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Recent Examples of water-resistant
These can be treated to reduce fading or provide a water-resistant barrier.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
This occurs when decomposing organic matter or soil fungi form a waxy, water-resistant coating around soil particles, repelling water rather than absorb it.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
All of these on-trend styles are durable, packable, and water-resistant enough to weather any rain day.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Even better, it’s covered in a water-resistant faux suede leather for easy upkeep.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
This occurs when decomposing organic matter or soil fungi form a waxy, water-resistant coating around soil particles, repelling water rather than absorb it.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
All of these on-trend styles are durable, packable, and water-resistant enough to weather any rain day.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Even better, it’s covered in a water-resistant faux suede leather for easy upkeep.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
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Some options included selling their trailers, their four-wheeler, a pressure washer, a waterproof tarp and a wood splitter, among other things.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those who like to spend time outdoors during spring will appreciate these waterproof clogs from the famous rainboot brand Hunter.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 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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Manufactured since the 1940s to make products nonstick, stain-resistant and water-repellent, PFAS chemicals have been linked to cancer, obesity, thyroid disease, high cholesterol, decreased fertility, liver damage, hormone disruption and damage to the immune system, according to the EPA.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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The outside is water-repellent, while the inside is spill-proof (so feel free to toss liquids inside).—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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