whets 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of whet
as in sharpens
to make sharp or sharper whetted the knife with the grindstone

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whets

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noun

plural of whet

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Verb
  • Dialing up that Corsa setting makes maximum engine boost available on demand, sharpens the throttle, firms the suspension, and throws active exhaust valves open at all times.
    Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
  • During all holidays and at frequent Italian dinners in-between, the family keeps their edge — and sharpens Liv’s — in intense games of Nerts (a fast-paced, multiplayer card game), flag football, cornhole, washers, wiffleball and various other games.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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 may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
  • That could mean co-locating with renewables, using batteries to extend solar availability, or making data centers flexible enough to shift heavy compute loads to periods of abundant clean power.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Christmas Garland Add a touch of winter magic to bannisters, doorways, and fireplace mantels with this 72-inch garland that includes pops of red berries, faux cypress, and pine.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Virgil van Dijk and Wayne Rooney have been taking pops at each other.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Also helping the ergonomics are the handlebars and pegs, which are positioned for comfortable upright touring.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Some gaming desks, which are often embraced as work-from-home desks, may have racks or pegs for headphones or tablets.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Residents who live in the snow belts should prepare for treacherous driving conditions and near-zero visibility at times through early Tuesday.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Chung specifically recommends gifting one of the statement belts for the holidays.
    Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Although pumpkins that have started to turn color can ripen off the vine, leaving them in the garden exposes them to slugs, rot, or damage from a hard freeze.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
  • There are swift, serpentine vines dexterous enough to snatch Dek’s supplies; combustible little slugs that detonate like grenades when triggered; and exotic flowers that swell up and squirt paralyzing darts when something approaches.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The 40th release, however, marks the first time the brand has ever released a tequila—an extra añejo blend put together by a leading name in the agave spirits industry.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Cushla’s world is full of defiant spirits, including her mother, a woman struggling with addiction who spends most of her days bound to her living room and the bottom of a bottle.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Whets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whets. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

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