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verb

ˈ(h)wet How to pronounce whet (audio)
Definition of whetnext
as in to sharpen
to make sharp or sharper whetted the knife with the grindstone

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whet

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noun

as in load

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Recent Examples of whet
Verb
But the talent on display whets the appetite for the multihyphenate’s next projects after this work’s debut in Venice as part of the wider Biennale College. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 Super sips To whet guests’ palates, the Tower Bridge Dinner didn’t have to look far to find the perfect pairings. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Organizers have shared a partial list of vendors, to whet the public’s appetite. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Like anticipation for an upcoming summer blockbuster movie, the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll whets the appetite for college football fans ahead of the teams returning to the field. — Erick Smith, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
  1. sharpen
  2. load
  3. tot
  4. nip
  5. belt
  6. peg
  7. aperitif
  8. chaser
Verb
  • Staff with the ice terrace can also sharpen your skates for $15, but you may be required to leave your skates overnight.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • On one side, a wooden basket holds special tools and blades waiting to be sharpened.
    — Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of sharpen
Noun
  • The successful campaign allowed engineers to assess how the magnet deforms under electromagnetic loads and compare its behavior with structural models.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Rubber gaskets and seals help prevent leaks, especially in front-load models.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • Although her own tot might not tune into the sports drama series (which wrapped in 2011), the American Horror Story alum said plenty of others do.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The tot looks adorable in the snap in a baby pink onesie and tiny socks.
    — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of tot
Noun
  • Built separately, the fiber nips were made using traditional hat-making techniques and then woven onto the suit as a final step.
    — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Maybe the two can take the nips out on a lovely date to the Wicker 4DX screenings later this month.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of nip
Noun
  • There are even conveyor belts to ferry folks up steep inclines – which also makes some of China's most beautiful views easier to reach for those less physically able.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The sheriff's office said a woman believed to be 55 years old was found dead on a conveyor belt during the process of delivering recyclable materials.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of belt
Noun
  • The case can be charged via the USB-C port on the bottom edge, and a small embossed circle indicates a button that lights up the peg to check the battery level.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • But Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was not the day for the Bulldogs to be knocked down a peg.
    — KEN SUGIURA, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of peg
Noun
  • Bitter foods have been used for generations to kick digestion into gear, whether that meant a bitter aperitif before a meal or a sharp green tossed on the plate first.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Vermouth is a lower-proof aperitif flavored with herbs, roots, spices, citrus and other botanicals, typically landing somewhere between 15% and 22% ABV—considerably gentler than the roughly 40% ABV of many familiar spirits.
    — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of aperitif
Noun
  • Still, almost every eclipse chaser headed to Luxor will want to tour them before or after the eclipse.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Zachary Rutherford, the marathon’s official charity chaser, ran for Signal 13, a nonprofit that supports the physical, mental and emotional well-being of Baltimore police officers and their families.
    — Vivian Yao, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of chaser

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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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