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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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The company has sharpened its focus by divesting its gaming app division, which enables it to concentrate more on ad technology.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The very tool meant to sharpen medical practice had perhaps blunted it.—
Murali Doraiswamy,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One adorable tiny tot will receive $25,000, a professional photoshoot and a print advertorial in Variety. Record-Breaking Impact in 2024 Baby of the Year is a celebration of life, in more than one way.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
25 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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Built to last, the 2020 model features a new roof design that boasts up to 90 pounds per square foot of snow load.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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It’s finished in a beautiful coat of light green and has loads of chrome trim and a black roof.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Reynolds argued that contemporary pop is less about innovation and more about revisiting previous decades, blurring distinct eras, and nibbling away at the present’s identity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The sung-through show — which tells the story of America's birth through a modern lens set to a score of hip-hop, R&B, pop and traditional show tunes — became an instant sensation upon its debut, ushering in a whole new generation of musical theater fans.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
11 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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Juno orbits Jupiter once every 33 days, and the trajectory brings the spacecraft through intense radiation belts trapped by the planet's powerful magnetic field.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the other corner, Crawford has an undefeated 41-0 record, including 31 knockouts, and has held world championship belts in four different weight classes.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
12 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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What’s the favorite restaurant for peg-legged pirates?—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The round pegs in the square holes.—
Randy Bean,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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