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Recent Examples of whet
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 17 July 2025
Quaid credits the elaborate set piece for whetting his action appetite.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
Amazon's annual Prime Day event is entering orbit and scheduled to land on July 8, but the mega-retailer is whetting our appetite early with some enticing discounts on tech from our favorite manufacturers, like HP.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
For those whose appetites have been whetted for more, this exhibition at the Autry Museum of the American West, conceived and organized by the Witte Museum in San Antonio, delivers a deep dive into that underreported slice of history.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Noun
Some big questions will have to wait for the show’s release—but until then, there’s plenty to whet the appetites of Stranger Things fans.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 17 July 2025
Quaid credits the elaborate set piece for whetting his action appetite.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
Amazon's annual Prime Day event is entering orbit and scheduled to land on July 8, but the mega-retailer is whetting our appetite early with some enticing discounts on tech from our favorite manufacturers, like HP.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
For those whose appetites have been whetted for more, this exhibition at the Autry Museum of the American West, conceived and organized by the Witte Museum in San Antonio, delivers a deep dive into that underreported slice of history.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
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From building looks piece by piece in the early days, to introducing womenswear, couture, and a cinematic sense of narrative, Keith has sharpened his process to create full worlds rather than individual outfits.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
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Credit rating agencies are sharpening their focus on climate vulnerability, raising questions about whether sectors or sovereigns with large protection gaps could face higher borrowing costs.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Last month, a man in Chicago stole a vehicle with a 7-month-old child inside, then abandoned the vehicle in the sweltering heat with the tot inside.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Sitting on a couch, Justin put one arm around his son as the little tot leaned over his father.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The franchise catcher has been load-managed for the sake of keeping him to this point in the season without dealing with a nagging injury.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Reportedly, moments later, a tractor-trailer hauling a load of sugar reportedly slammed into the van, ejecting her from the vehicle and pinning her underneath.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The strands boast a medley of maple leaves, pumpkins, and pinecones in earthy hues that add a pop of color to a mantel without looking over the top.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Swift’s zigs and zags were well timed for cultural and technological shifts that were dissolving the very meaning of pop.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What in one person’s eyes is a quick nip in the bud can have lasting and devastating effects on the other’s life and well-being.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The flattering wrap twist over the bust nips in at the waist, flowing gently over the tummy area, delivering smooth coverage without sacrificing shape.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pair some dark brown boots with tall black socks and a chunky belt (or two) to accentuate the color contrast.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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From fighter to far-right figurehead McGregor, one of the UFC’s most famous stars, became the first fighter to hold two of the championship’s belts simultaneously in November 2016 and holds a 22-6 career record.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Simple jokes, clichés served up as a refreshing alcohol-free aperitif to prolong meetings without really getting to work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Start with an aperitif like a Ligurian Negroni infused with Côte d’Azur Cap Gin, best sipped alongside cheesy focaccia with pesto, before sampling the signature pesto plate with trofie pasta — which is even more indulgent when topped with Sicilian gamberi (shrimp) tartare.—
Lane Nieset,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The round pegs in the square holes.—
Randy Bean,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Tuning pegs – Use the tuning pegs to tune the strings of your viola.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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