whet 1 of 2

as in to sharpen
to make sharp or sharper whetted the knife with the grindstone

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

whet

2 of 2

noun

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of whet
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 And, to whet your appetite, ABC has released this official trailer for Shifting Gears. Marc Berman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 But the slightly slanted exterior architecture is just a way to whet your architectural appetite. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
  • This sharpens the focus on customer outcomes and transforms vague ideas into concrete solutions.
    Jaime Vallés, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • When Mercury enters your sign on June 26, your ability to communicate your needs and boundaries sharpens.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Large scale battery storage deployments nearly doubled last year to 30 gigawatts nationwide due to demand from solar projects to balance intermittent loads.
    Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • By integrating route planning, safety compliance, document processing, and real-time load visibility, platforms like this offer smaller carriers the kind of operational backbone typically reserved for national fleets.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • The movement toward soft glam, luminous skin, and pops of color is all about honoring our features, not reshaping them.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025
  • Lorde dials back the nature themes and acoustic sounds in service to sturdier pop fare and a more approachable façade.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Pixar, as a brand, has several franchises under its belt.
    Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • 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
  • These are easy-drinking wines that pair well with a variety of foods and make excellent aperitifs.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • The pink tropical drink is light, effervescent, and quickly gaining a following—but getting your hands on a bottle of its main aperitif isn’t so easy.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • The third-party lens is housed in a plastic gadget similar to a washing peg in most cases.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
  • 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on whet

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!