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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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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
How to keep your dogs safe during extreme heat
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offers the following tips to keep your pet safe in the heat:
Give pets plenty of fresh, clean water as pets can get dehydrated quickly.
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Dehydrating: Slice cucumbers thinly and dehydrate them to create crisp cucumber chips—a fun snack for the whole family.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
One habit to reconsider is starting your day with coffee, which can be dehydrating, said Julia Zumpano, RD, a dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Human Nutrition.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
The summer heat and sun can be dehydrating for our skin, and finding the right product is particularly difficult for those with dry, very dry, or mature skin.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Dehydrating: Slice cucumbers thinly and dehydrate them to create crisp cucumber chips—a fun snack for the whole family.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
One habit to reconsider is starting your day with coffee, which can be dehydrating, said Julia Zumpano, RD, a dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Human Nutrition.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
The summer heat and sun can be dehydrating for our skin, and finding the right product is particularly difficult for those with dry, very dry, or mature skin.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehydrate
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Avoid Common Mistakes Despite the benefits of catch-up contributions, many individuals make avoidable errors that undermine their effectiveness.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The firing of a career public servant, lawfully appointed by the court, is another blatant attempt to intimidate anyone that doesn't agree with them and undermine judicial independence.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The once muddy plot was dried and raked, and white folding chairs stood in rows.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Wash and dry the flowers, and use your fingers to break them up into separate florets.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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Also in the Pacific, Tropical Depression Iona, over 1,400 miles west of Honolulu, continued weakening as it was expected to cross the International Date Line on Saturday, according to a hurricane center advisory.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Alcohol also weakens the valve that keeps stomach acid in place, leading to reflux and heartburn.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The answer is to stop dating men who drain your brilliance, and to start dating as the woman who chooses herself first.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Several of Yazan’s four older siblings also looked thin and drained.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 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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Ferrell, who contended that their father wanted to be cremated, ultimately agreed to a settlement, reportedly after exhausting nearly $100,000 in legal fees and running out of funds to continue the fight.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
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The goal is to exhaust the activist organization’s resources and force them to shut down.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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So don’t go around being petrified of having your esophagus rupture someday.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 June 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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John tried physical therapy and wearing a brace, but the spine kept worsening.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Only Workers In These 5 States Have Workplace Heat Protections The National Weather Service has warned people in extreme heat to stay safe by staying hydrated, wearing sunscreen, wearing loose-fitting and light-colored clothing and limiting time outdoors.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Dehydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydrate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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