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Recent Examples of whet
Stephan Kieninger / Made By History, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
This local growth has only whetted appetites for international expansion – which brings us back to a certain guest of honor with a shrewd view of that particular concern.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
thehustle.co, 5 Apr. 2024
And mere hours later, Netflix whet fans’ appetite with a particularly savory announcement: Chestnut is slated to face off against his archrival, Takeru Kobayashi, for the first time since 2009.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 June 2024
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Verb
Any concessions or willingness to countenance his aggression has simply whetted his appetite to go further.
—Stephan Kieninger / Made By History, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
This local growth has only whetted appetites for international expansion – which brings us back to a certain guest of honor with a shrewd view of that particular concern.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Noun
Not long after, the US government lifted its import restrictions on Mexican avocados, and suddenly there were enough avocados to whet appetites across the country.
—thehustle.co, 5 Apr. 2024
And mere hours later, Netflix whet fans’ appetite with a particularly savory announcement: Chestnut is slated to face off against his archrival, Takeru Kobayashi, for the first time since 2009.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
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Gratitude Powers Leadership by Connecting You to a Bigger Picture Gratitude sharpens your awareness of the significant impacts of your work.Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Far from being chastened, Angelica sharpens her tone into a devastating point and unleashes a vicious referendum.Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Ninja Max XL Air Fryer Chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, tater tots — this air fryer is great for whipping up all sorts of quick meals.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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The kids buffet menu includes chicken tenders, tater tots and macaroni and cheese.Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The lighter ad load for streaming would seem to make viewing more tolerable, and yet the ad experience can be even worse.Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Amazon Perhaps the best 4K streamer for folks who watch loads of Amazon Prime shows and movies, this Fire Stick is very easy to set up and use, supports Wi-Fi 6E for fast and stable streaming, and packs 16 gigabytes of storage.Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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While it's not confirmed how many games Swift will go to before the holidays, Travis' mom, Donna Kelce, gave an update on their Thanksgiving plans, which the pop star might not be able to attend.Michelle Lee, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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The music magazine is naming the greatest pop stars of the 21st century and clocked the 34-year-old singer/songwriter at No. 2 on their list.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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However, there’s still just enough fabric to prevent your nips from poking through your clothes, and the flexible underwire prevents any uniboob effect from happening.Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2024
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There’s finally a chill in the air, a breeze in one’s step, and a nip in one’s nips.Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
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The legendary Premier League striker has just one season as a manager under his belt.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The First Family Church pastor also had a trick up his sleeve — a slew of martial arts training under his belt.Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Weingut Robert Weil Riesling Sekt Brut, Rheingau Dalton recommends starting with this sparkling Riesling as an aperitif while gathering and setting the atmosphere.Jillian Dara, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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What to order: Jardin Rouge — Ketel One, Cap Corse Blanc aperitif, Campari tomato, pink peppercorn, white balsamic, French parsley and onion brine.Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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The Pelicans were expected to be contenders in the West this season but injuries have fully knocked them down a peg.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Laurie has thankfully confirmed the Portuguese coach will be bringing his preferred formation over with him but there are a few square pegs at Old Trafford to be placed in round holes.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.
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