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Recent Examples of whets
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Verb
Some of the Summertime launch‘s most delicious harvests have already sold out, so don’t think too long or too hard about it before snagging everything that catches your eye… and whets your appetite.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whets
Verb
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Wellman said using Stellantis' system actually sharpens his attention behind the wheel.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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With jazz stars like Christian McBride, Cécile McLorin Salvant and Tyshawn Sorey calling her for gigs, every new challenge sharpens an artist who has sliced through the noise to flourish as a full-spectrum creative force.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The market is doing the Fed’s job Kevin Warsh’s argument for an ultimately lower Fed funds rate may rely on the notion that financial conditions are likely to tighten further on the long end of the yield curve—far outweighing any nips to the base rate the central bank can make.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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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.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The initial system, named Eos, serves as a large-scale prototype designed to achieve steady-state fusion and test structural integrity under real operational loads.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Noun
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From fresh pops to beachside takes, the shade is everywhere this season.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Here, typical beachy decor is traded in for low-slung furniture and strategic pops of color.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The swine respond with raspy snorts and spine-rattling squeals.—
Bennet Goldstein,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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They’re comforted by the hoots of owls and snorts of pig frogs.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The toy has users press small, translucent, colored pegs into a grid of holes in front a light source, bringing the designs to life.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
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An electromechanical system has a sliding bar or pegs and is easy to use and program.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
24 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At one point, about a dozen people, most wearing Knicks jerseys, jumped on top of a cab stuck in traffic and stomped on and busted the front windshield, while several revelers took turns using belts to whip the hood of the taxi, according to bystander video.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Then Spanish-Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuria takes on interim champ Justin Gaethje, one of just two Americans who currently hold even a share of the UFC’s 11 championship belts.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Attracting certain unwanted pests like snails, slugs, or raccoons.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
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Firefly larvae feed on smaller larvae, slugs, and snails.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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“Whets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whets. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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