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
When he was found, Sabine was severely dehydrated but uninjured and inspired.
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New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
This is something to watch out for in children and the elderly in particular — children may not produce tears when crying, or be unusually fussy or sleepy, if they are dehydrated.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Feeling thirsty is often a sign that your body is already dehydrated.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Garlic powder generally retains allicin as it is produced by dehydrating garlic at low heat.13
Research is mixed as to which form of garlic provides the most bioavailability of allicin (meaning it is absorbed and available for the body to use).
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
This is something to watch out for in children and the elderly in particular — children may not produce tears when crying, or be unusually fussy or sleepy, if they are dehydrated.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Feeling thirsty is often a sign that your body is already dehydrated.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Garlic powder generally retains allicin as it is produced by dehydrating garlic at low heat.13
Research is mixed as to which form of garlic provides the most bioavailability of allicin (meaning it is absorbed and available for the body to use).
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehydrate
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As Coursera's Chief Content Officer Marni Baker-Stein emphasizes, this profound gender gap in AI and data science, where women represent just 22% of professionals, undermines both social equity and the effectiveness of AI technology development.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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It is also undermined by experience since its announcement.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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What’s worse than no way to dry your hands at one sink?—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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This concealer may have a demi-matte finish, but its conditioning formula won't dry or crack on your skin, thanks to nourishing ingredients like hydrating hyaluronic acid and moisturizing antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 Jan. 2025
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However, critics worry bringing minority parties into the majority tent weakens legislative scrutiny.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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With rising conflicts and weakened diplomacy, the global order is set to fragment in 2025, intensifying economic volatility.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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During her post-surgery recovery, simple tasks like bending over became incredibly difficult, leaving her feeling both physically and emotionally drained.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Santa Anas are those desiccating winds that occur commonly in winter, blowing out of Nevada and Utah and into southwestern California.—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Notes of old cream sherry, desiccated coconut, and toffee add complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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But the last of those emergency dollars are being exhausted this fiscal year and won’t be available to help in the next two-year state budget, which Lamont will propose to lawmakers on Feb. 5.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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Two of those teenagers, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, lay flat on their backs at full time, exhausted by yet another 90 minutes.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 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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Medusa was known in ancient Greece for petrifying anyone who dared to look her in the eye, and has been seen as a personification of madness.—
Sarah Belmont,
ARTnews.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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The superstar took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday (Jan. 23) to share a video wearing headphones while sitting at what appears to be a studio desk, before grabbing the phone and turning it around to reveal the screen in front of her, blocking its contents with a red heart emoji.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
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Puff sleeves instantly dress up any outfit, and wearing the detail in sweater form is practical for winter weather.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Dehydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydrate. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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