Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whets
Verb
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Artificial intelligence only sharpens that opportunity.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Here, a slouchy black pair sharpens baby-blue coords.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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By the time George Dobson’s delivery reaches the six-yard box, Cleworth has broken free and nips in front of a flat-footed zonal defender, rising highest to guide the ball past the goalkeeper.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of people testified in support of the bill, which would have allowed a town’s legislative body to ban the sale of nips.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This approach allows for ramping up or down instantly to maintain high efficiency across varying loads and perfectly match the natural, fluctuating power profile of the sun and wind.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Type 00 gave Jaguar loads of new identity—being large, distinctive-looking, and very pink—but that identity wasn’t a universal hit with the purists, which is probably why Jaguar persisted anyway.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Parallel pops Remember that when global politics are out of the energy picture, oil prices tend to move with the overall economy.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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Quinoa and chickpeas add heft to this vegetarian dish, pita chips add necessary crunch, and Kalamata olives bring pops of savoriness.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 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 factory pedals had been swapped out for motorcycle pegs, disqualifying it from being classified as an e-bike.—
Cierra Morgan
March 4,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The e-motorcycle’s pedals had been replaced by motorcycle pegs and the motor was rated 750 watts, with a peak output of 5,000 watts, law enforcement found.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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We’re told to tighten our belts.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most missions to the belts are short to minimize exposure to damaging radiation.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The parasite’s usual life cycle involves infected rodents passing the larvae through their feces, which is then eaten by gastropods, such as snails and slugs, according to the study.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The rat then poops the worms out, and animals such as slugs and snails eat the poop.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Whets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whets. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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