as in tot
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of whet
Justin Curto, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
And, to whet your appetite, ABC has released this official trailer for Shifting Gears.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, the cup is serving to whet local appetites.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for whet
Verb
But fans can whet their appetite when the original This Is Spinal Tap returns to theaters this summer.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
And, to whet your appetite, ABC has released this official trailer for Shifting Gears.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
If last year whet your eclipse appetite, get excited for the night skies this month.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, the cup is serving to whet local appetites.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for whet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
-
Players slid into second with their spikes high (and sometimes even sharpened).—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
-
Not just to sharpen his routes but to sharpen his message.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
Noun
-
But when the Doctor, Belinda, Poppy and Ruby Sunday returned to the TARDIS, and the Doctor and Belinda began excitedly making plans for their family’s time-hopping future, Ruby clocked that Poppy’s coat was getting smaller and smaller as it was handed back and forth between the tot’s parents.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
31 May 2025
-
The tot was with their mother trying to re-book a flight at the JetBlue ticket counter at Newark’s Terminal A at about 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday when the child walked behind the kiosk and stepped onto the ankle-high conveyor belt where people on departing flights drop off their luggage.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Noun
-
Live data, including traffic, weather and carrier congestion, provided and analyzed by AI in seconds, enables logistics managers to use these insights to effectively reroute shipments and reassign loads, which ultimately minimizes disruption.—
Clemente Theotokis,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
-
Monday, June 9 Expect loads of coverage as Apple kicks off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), with the keynote address scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
8 June 2025
Noun
-
The reality dance star turned pop singer went from having her honor defended by housemate Chris Hughes on Celebrity Big Brother UK after homophobic comments from actor Mickey Rourke to breaking up with then-partner Kath Ebbs at the show’s wrap party and then partnering up with Hughes.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 June 2025
-
In a recent episode of The Interview podcast by The New York Times with Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Cyrus shared why, unlike so many other pop stars, she's never started her own makeup line.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
-
European hops provide a modest nip at the finish, cleansing the palate and prepping you for the next refreshing sip.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
-
Calgary Flames beat San Jose Sharks, 4 games to 2. 2007 — Curlin, ridden by Robby Albarado, nips Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense by putting his head in front on the final stride, winning the Preakness Stakes in a riveting finish.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
-
Discount stores such as Dollar General tend to gain during periods of economic strain as shoppers tighten their belts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
-
Spencer Platt | Getty Images More meals at home could mean people are eating out less, showing Americans tightening their belts.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
Noun
-
Founded by Lily Geiger, who lost her father to alcoholism, Sole looks like an aperitif but avoids mimicking the taste of alcohol.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
17 May 2025
-
Campari is an Italian aperitif that originated in Italy in the 1800s.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Noun
-
The president likely meant to say $250 billion instead of $250 million, since the office of the U.S Trade Representative pegs that number at $235.6 billion in 2024.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
-
Who could forget Kravitz riding on Tatum’s bicycle pegs, or their apparently hilarious iced coffee date?—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share