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Recent Examples of whet
Art De Roché,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
The announcement lands at the close of Marché du Film, where Japan was this year’s country of honor, and caps a busy session for Frontières Platform, which in recent years has been a key player in whetting the growing appetite for genre film at both the Cannes’ festival and market.
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Jennie Punter,
Variety,
22 May 2026
The strategy appears to have whetted the appetites of billionaire buyers, but recent wins may not signal the market’s long-term recovery.
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Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
19 May 2026
That whetted her competitive desire.
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Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Verb
The wait only whetted Arsenal’s appetite for the big moment.
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Art De Roché,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
The announcement lands at the close of Marché du Film, where Japan was this year’s country of honor, and caps a busy session for Frontières Platform, which in recent years has been a key player in whetting the growing appetite for genre film at both the Cannes’ festival and market.
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Jennie Punter,
Variety,
22 May 2026
The strategy appears to have whetted the appetites of billionaire buyers, but recent wins may not signal the market’s long-term recovery.
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Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
19 May 2026
That whetted her competitive desire.
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Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
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Over‑the‑air updates can quietly fix bugs, refine transmission shift logic, improve battery preconditioning for faster charging, or sharpen the calibration of automatic emergency braking systems.
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Becoming a mother has definitely further sharpened that skill.
Noun
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Depending on how full your washing machine is, add up to a cup of it to your regular load and get ready to see the difference.
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Like a true pal, a big pot of it in my refrigerator lightens my load, providing a nourishing meal my whole family loves at a moment’s notice.
Noun
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Then the man would offer the tot a small treat—a marshmallow, all white and plush.
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The tot sported a bandana around his neck and a pair of overalls for the occasion — very on-theme.
Noun
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October brings not only fall colors, but also a refreshing nip to the air, great for hiking.
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Let’s nip this in the bud before every agency has a line item for twice the necessary labor cost.
Noun
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At the end of his lesson, Blanck surprised him with a new replacement belt rack.
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The machine’s no-slip, shock-absorbing belt provides a solid surface for balanced strides.
Noun
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But there is an air of futility to the scene, like the coaches are shepherding square pegs into round holes.
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Long known as the heroic outlaw who robs from the rich to give to the poor, Sarnoski’s revisionist take wasn’t purposefully trying to knock Robin Hood down a peg or cater to either political party’s preferred interpretation of the legendary figure.
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Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.
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To round it out, the Lobby Lounge is ideal for a light bite or a pre- or post-dinner aperitif.
Noun
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Gary was rescued from the rubble by a storm chaser and photographer.
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What better chaser to The Wizard of Oz than The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is essentially just The Wizard of Oz with hipper songs and better makeup?
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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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