1
as in to undermine
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
years of being trapped in a loveless marriage had dehydrated his spirit
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2
as in to dry
to make dry
bought a dehumidifier in order to dehydrate the damp basement
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Recent Examples of dehydrate
She was dehydrated, but was otherwise in good condition.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The dog, now named Aslan, looked starving and dehydrated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Most nail strips include an alcohol wipe to dehydrate your nails and a nail file to buff them down so the strips stick better.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
If you are dehydrated, this process is hindered, and post-workout recovery can be delayed.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The dog, now named Aslan, looked starving and dehydrated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Most nail strips include an alcohol wipe to dehydrate your nails and a nail file to buff them down so the strips stick better.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
If you are dehydrated, this process is hindered, and post-workout recovery can be delayed.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehydrate
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But their deadly design may undermine human health, too.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 June 2025
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But years of storms have undermined the existing Southernmost Plaza where the marker sits.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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As airflow becomes restricted, the appliance must work harder to dry your clothes, resulting in longer drying times, higher energy bills, and unnecessary wear and tear.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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But the specialty drink is far from alone as trade barriers weaken already drying demand for spirits.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Since then, a series of shifts has reshaped the Middle East and weakened Iran and its proxies, the war in Gaza, Israel's decimation of the leadership of Hezbollah in Lebanon, the collapse of the Syrian regime, and now Israel's surprise attack.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
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Should the economy unexpectedly weaken, larger and sooner cuts are possible.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Reserve forward Obi Toppin helped swing the game, draining five 3s off the bench.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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In a world that has been desiccated of its resources, and of its ability to care about each other, the people in this novel don’t cry anymore.—
Emily Temple
May 27,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2025
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Avoid hot, exposed sites which will cause foliage to desiccate.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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The visa expired in February 2023, but Soliman has not exhausted legal efforts to remain in the U.S., according to NBC.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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The object could be a white dwarf—an Earth-sized husk that remains after a star has exhausted its nuclear fuel.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Nearly every day brings a fresh breach of what were once thought to be the rules, moves that have thrilled his insurgent supporters and petrified his nervous opponents.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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He was petrified by the thought of dying of cancer or some other disease whose senselessness disgusted him.—
Ian Buruma,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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Sienna, 8, wore her hair in adorable pigtails while Ciara wore a middle part with loose curls pulled back.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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At prosecutors’ request, the judge also ordered Killian to wear an electric ankle monitor, surrender his passport and to obey a curfew of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. if unemployed.—
JOE MARUSAK,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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“Dehydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydrate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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