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Recent Examples of whet
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
After six weeks whetting blades in the factory on a grinding belt, Brigitte received a silver motorbike.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Let the lemonade whet your whistle, then explore the rest of the city’s surprisingly accomplished food scene.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Jaresko said taking over any part of Ukraine will only whet Putin’s imperialist appetite.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
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Verb
And the game itself only whetted his appetite for more information.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
After six weeks whetting blades in the factory on a grinding belt, Brigitte received a silver motorbike.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Let the lemonade whet your whistle, then explore the rest of the city’s surprisingly accomplished food scene.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Jaresko said taking over any part of Ukraine will only whet Putin’s imperialist appetite.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
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By evening, the Moon enters your 1st House of Self, sharpening courage, attraction, and initiative.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The system was meant to sharpen performance.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Noun
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With that kind of volume, even small per-load savings translate to real money over a year.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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What to know about DIY laundry detergent Most recipes call for ½ to 1 cup per full load.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Just keep in mind that no one can turn down a tot.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Plans call for 180 surface parking spaces, landscaping and amenities including a community center, swimming pool, tot lot, barbecue area and dog park.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nashville was a drink all night, crash into bed, then take a nip of the hair-of-the-dog-that-bit-you in the morning kind of place.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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Leclerc still can’t steer right at full speed, so Verstappen nips ahead for good measure at the final corner.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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For her final day of engagements in the area, Middleton wore a cream pleated Jenny Packham skirt, Blazé Milano pin-stripe blazer and belt, as well as Alicia flats in taupe and black courtesy of designer Camilla Elphick.—
Stefania Saltalamacchia,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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Of course, at this stage in her career — and with no formal acting training under her belt — every set is still a learning experience.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Noun
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If a major stablecoin issuer faces a sudden wave of redemptions and their underlying collateral proves illiquid or mismanaged, the resulting de-peg can trigger cascading liquidity crises across the broader financial ecosystem.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Off-road electric motorcycles, which are equipped with pegs instead of pedals, are not legal to ride on public streets in California.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Our stroll began outside the medieval gate—only residents can drive through the stone ramparts—and ended with an aperitif on the square.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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The oranges are paired with the Italian aperitif Aperol, along with prosecco and a bit of mint for a sip that is sure to satisfy.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Noun
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First-timers to Music City shouldn’t miss a downtown stop at Robert’s Western World for a cold PBR, baloney sandwich, MoonPie chaser, and some of the best live country music in town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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To catch the encore performances before the solar slowdown, Tom Kerss, chief aurora chaser at Hurtigruten, a cruise line based in Norway, recommends traveling to see the lights before the end of 2027.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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