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Recent Examples of water-resistant
The water-resistant exterior keeps your laptop and essentials protected, while the roomy interior and multiple compartments make organization effortless — from chargers to notebooks to small personal items.
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Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
According to details on Walmart’s website, the water-resistant holster is designed to hold a revolver with a barrel measuring 4 to 6½ inches.
—Michael Ruiz , Amanda MacIas, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
According to the brand, the styles combine the Dr. Martens edge with features such as faux-fur insulation, rugged soles, and anti-slip, water-resistant technology to deliver boots that keep feet dry, warm, and comfortable in winter’s harshest conditions.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Create a translucent accent wall of sorts with this water-resistant Quiet Town pick that lends a burst of color to your bathroom.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
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Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
According to details on Walmart’s website, the water-resistant holster is designed to hold a revolver with a barrel measuring 4 to 6½ inches.
—Michael Ruiz , Amanda MacIas, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
According to the brand, the styles combine the Dr. Martens edge with features such as faux-fur insulation, rugged soles, and anti-slip, water-resistant technology to deliver boots that keep feet dry, warm, and comfortable in winter’s harshest conditions.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Create a translucent accent wall of sorts with this water-resistant Quiet Town pick that lends a burst of color to your bathroom.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
Adjective
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There’s a trolley sleeve on the back to slip over a suitcase, and the waterproof material will keep your items protected no matter how rough the TSA is with it.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Snow Pants Snow pants, ski pants, or bibs are waterproof or water-resistant bottoms designed to keep you warm during winter sporting activities.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 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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Too much heat can damage the durable water-repellent coating.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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The water-repellent finish adds protection in unpredictable weather, while the storm flap helps block chilly drafts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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