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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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That mindset simplifies his decision-making, sharpens perception and allows his performance to become more instinctive.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Share a silly story with family to restore warmth, and remember that joy sharpens focus as well as spreadsheets.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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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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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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Most overlook the gardens, but the biggest pops of color come from the original African accent fabrics on pillows and artwork on the walls or shelves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Marigolds, geraniums, and petunias add many pops of color.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 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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And trying to line up these two scoring models is like trying to put square pegs in round holes.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Closing off the week will be Wooyoungmi, Sacai, KidSuper, and Celine, which hasn’t staged a runway show since 2023 and returned last season with an intimate presentation at its headquarters on the Rue Vivienne, with its collection hung on pegs and accessories snaked around the room.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Check belts and hoses for dryness or cracking, make sure your tires are in good shape and replace coolant fluids.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The last eight Cup championship-winning coaches did so with about four seasons with their current team already under their belts, on average.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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For example, mint helps repel slugs; thyme improves the flavor of lettuce and repels aphids.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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“Whets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whets. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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