Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whets
Verb
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Capital might fuel expansion, but the process also sharpens leadership skills, deepens industry relationships and often reveals operational blind spots.—
Jessica Billingsley,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Here, the messenger planet sharpens our focus and general attunement, urging us to choose our words and actions carefully.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Federal agents stopped three boats that were en route to South Florida from the Bahamas and were smuggling large loads of cocaine and dozens of Chinese migrants last week, according to court documents.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, the humanoid handled different types of dishwasher loads, from dishes to glasses, adapting itself to execute the task with perfection.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The cream cheese cut through the salt, and the veggies added small pops of crunch and freshness.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > Pomegranate seeds add pops of tartness to this sautéed corn and crunchy cuke combo.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The round pegs in the square holes.—
Randy Bean,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Tuning pegs – Use the tuning pegs to tune the strings of your viola.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis have just seven seasons of experience under their belts, making the trio one of the youngest in all of football.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Her haunting soprano ranged from desolate whispers to expansive belts.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Place a piece of 6 x 6-inch piece of cardboard or thin plywood on the garden surface to attract slugs, then check under it every morning.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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Down the beach Madam LeFleur stood on the porch of her boardinghouse beating slugs off a yak wool rug.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Founded in London in 1969, the IWSC is renowned for its rigorous blind tastings and expert judging panels, which annually evaluate thousands of entries across all major spirits categories.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Whets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whets. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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