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Recent Examples of whet
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 May 2025
Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali star in Jurassic World Rebirth.
Jurassic World Rebirth is coming to theaters for the Fourth of July weekend, and Universal Pictures has released one final trailer to whet audience appetites for the film.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
But fans can whet their appetite when the original This Is Spinal Tap returns to theaters this summer.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
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Verb
In the Absence of Men, originally published in 2002, is back in a new edition from Scribner, and PEOPLE has an early excerpt to whet readers' appetites.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 May 2025
Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali star in Jurassic World Rebirth.
Jurassic World Rebirth is coming to theaters for the Fourth of July weekend, and Universal Pictures has released one final trailer to whet audience appetites for the film.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
Noun
The streaming giant dropped the first teaser and several first-look images to whet our appetites for what promises to be an excellent follow-up to the delightful first season.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
But fans can whet their appetite when the original This Is Spinal Tap returns to theaters this summer.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
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These days, premium hooks are made from a variety of composite metals and are sometimes sharpened with chemicals or lasers.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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That means CEOs should be sharpening their public presence through media placements, social media channels and top-tier speaking slots.—
Rene Musech,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The blonde tot frequently appeared on her parents' renovation show Flip or Flop, which ran from 2013 to 2022.—
Jillian Pretzel,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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For his last meal, Smith requested hot dogs, tater tots, and apple pie with vanilla ice cream for his last meal, Tennessee Department of Corrections spokesperson Dorinda Carter told The Tennessean.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Made in Turino and inspired by bitters of the region, this aperitivo balances bitter orange with loads of botanicals for something flavorful enough to replace Aperol in any cocktail for something less sugary.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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After receiving a load of interest from fans attending the June 19 show, ParisYoncé has been organizing the project and helping others get their flags.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Over the years, Wintour spotlighted a range of A-list talent, from pop stars Madonna and Britney Spears to supermodel Naomi Campbell and former first lady Michelle Obama.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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In a post to its TikTok account on Thursday, New York City’s Empire State Building shared a video celebrating the pop singer’s birthday.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
27 June 2025
Noun
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European hops provide a modest nip at the finish, cleansing the palate and prepping you for the next refreshing sip.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Calgary Flames beat San Jose Sharks, 4 games to 2. 2007 — Curlin, ridden by Robby Albarado, nips Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense by putting his head in front on the final stride, winning the Preakness Stakes in a riveting finish.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Pixar, as a brand, has several franchises under its belt.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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In the new study, researchers sampled a different section of rock from the belt and estimated its age using the previous two dating techniques — measuring how one radioactive element decays into another over time.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Begin with an aperitif and small bites in the impressive bar area, with the likes of a maitake mushroom and ricotta tartlet.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Founded by Lily Geiger, who lost her father to alcoholism, Sole looks like an aperitif but avoids mimicking the taste of alcohol.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The third-party lens is housed in a plastic gadget similar to a washing peg in most cases.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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His approach emphasizes collaboration with industry to create a framework where the rules are clearly known as the primary regulatory tool rather than aggressive enforcement based on applying existing laws, which many industry insiders described as pounding a square peg into a round hole.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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