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Recent Examples of watertight
The shells, which are watertight and surprisingly sturdy, usually can be completed for a project in 24 hours.
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Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Subjected to an almost watertight international arms embargo, Iran was forced to rely mostly on self-sufficiency, religious zeal, and patriotism.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Des Cars wrote that parts of the museum are no longer watertight, posing a risk to the art’s safety.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
The Woods Hole underwater acoustic system includes off-the-shelf components in a watertight Pelican case.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Subjected to an almost watertight international arms embargo, Iran was forced to rely mostly on self-sufficiency, religious zeal, and patriotism.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Des Cars wrote that parts of the museum are no longer watertight, posing a risk to the art’s safety.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
The Woods Hole underwater acoustic system includes off-the-shelf components in a watertight Pelican case.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watertight
Adjective
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The 1984 Olympics had a relatively airtight contract that protected taxpayers, but that’s not the case this time.—
Susan Shelley,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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If De La Cruz is better to his left because Hayes is on his right, the infield should be relatively airtight with second baseman Matt McLain and Spencer Steer, who has quickly become an exceptional defensive first baseman.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, Enyedi isn’t advocating for a hermetic existence.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Awabi interprets and expresses algae colors according to her ancestors’ hermetic aesthetics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The tumbler’s leakproof lid also rotates for three comfortable sipping positions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Creating a leakproof barrier for your backpack, a rain cover is absolutely essential for blocking the rain from seeping in and soaking your trail snacks, electronic devices, and extra layers.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The waterproof nylon exterior includes slash-resistant lining and straps, locking clasps to secure valuables, and RFID-blocking technology to help ward off pickpockets.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Wear waterproof clothing if needed.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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“Watertight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watertight. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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