Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whets
Verb
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Stepping into the world of Formula One recently, the scale of precision working alongside some of the absolute greats sharpens you.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 When depth calls, your focus sharpens naturally.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This extra, low-effort step makes guests feel especially welcome, as well as nips any potential musical chairs awkwardness in the bud.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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While our personal faves are the natural nips, the brand also offers smooth nipple covers.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Autonomous aircraft can move smaller loads more discreetly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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For larger loads, the company recommends using two tiles.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Colors were mostly muted browns, grays, black and ivory, along with pops of oxblood and red.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The minimalist scenery allows Ben Stanton’s bold lighting design to create bright pops of color onstage.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The Swoosh has Valentine’s Day and the NBA-All-Star Game as just a few of its time pegs for the month ahead, the latter of which will bring some of its biggest releases of the early year.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This One’s for You is down several pegs on the two tallies, but its anniversary is nonetheless worth honoring.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With a couple of players with two championship runs under their belts, the Mustangs are definitely not short on that.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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The company has also developed a traceability platform covering ready-to-wear, shoes, scarves and handbags, with small leather goods and belts to be added this year.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Providing ample shade and maintaining healthy soil can help prevent issues, including occasional damage from slugs and snails, root rot, and powdery mildew.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Its gritty texture helps repel pests like slugs and snails from your garden.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Whets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whets. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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