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Recent Examples of whet
Lauren Frayer, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
Some argue that a two-state solution would whet rather than satisfy Palestinian political ambitions.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
Josh Harris, the Commanders’ owner, made his fortune as the co-founder of Apollo Global Management and while ownership rests with him personally and not any PE firm, his investment had to whet the appetite for more from the NFL and PE investors.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And while this was only one exhibition game with a lot of good and some teachable moments, Dart looked enough like an NFL quarterback against the Bills to whet the fans’ appetite of what’s to come.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Exposure to the outside world, through her father's work, must have whetted MacLeod's appetite for travel, Crichton says.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
Some argue that a two-state solution would whet rather than satisfy Palestinian political ambitions.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
Josh Harris, the Commanders’ owner, made his fortune as the co-founder of Apollo Global Management and while ownership rests with him personally and not any PE firm, his investment had to whet the appetite for more from the NFL and PE investors.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And while this was only one exhibition game with a lot of good and some teachable moments, Dart looked enough like an NFL quarterback against the Bills to whet the fans’ appetite of what’s to come.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
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That context sharpens what India is doing.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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And, unlike gooning, or freebasing, reading is the rare instance of an addiction that, as a rule, harms no one and may even sharpen your mind.—
Hermione Hoby,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jensen will get to learn from Perez and won’t have to shoulder the entire catching load.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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Over time, those items take up space, demand storage, and add mental load.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Lego Galaxy themed land will also feature a tot spot playground, Rocket Assembly Bay brick play area, Orbital Outpost gift shop and three restaurants.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Each tot did fall apart after the first bite, but its cooked crispy exterior and soft interior made for a good snack.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Cyrus's fiancé, Maxx Morando, who walked the carpet with the pop star, was slightly more casual.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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But the Icelandic jazz-pop hybrid had more on her mind than just celebrating.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If a person unknowingly walks their dog close to a den during pupping season, the coyote may try to warn or escort the dog away — sometimes through a nip on the haunch or leg.—
Lisa Bloch,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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But some of the richest and most varied outfit ideas around nip-and-tuck trousers lately have been spotted on the streets during fashion month.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dake most recently retained the belt at RAF05, while Keckeisen earned his title shot after a dominant win over reigning World Champion Zahid Valencia at RAF04.—
Bradenton Herald Staff Reports,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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The oversized, cropped trench features stylish details such as dramatic storm flaps, a removable tie belt, and belted cuffs, giving it a unique twist on the classic style.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Lakers don’t need to chase a square peg of a superstar.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tools hang from peg-board walls.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Melanie Masarin, the founder and CEO of Ghia, a nonalcoholic-drink brand, recently told me that an investor asked her whether Ghia has plans for a high-protein aperitif.—
Rachel Sugar,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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Far better is to flip those ratios, making a sparkling wine drink with just a little absinthe and a perfect pre-dinner aperitif.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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