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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
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Set Don’t let dry winter air dehydrate your skin — First Aid Beauty’s cult classic Ultra Repair Cream is a face and body moisturizer with a rich, thick formula to make skin feel supple.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
She was dehydrated and her nose was severely sunburnt.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
It’s made with an oil extracted from orange peels that kills plants—including lawn grasses—by dehydrating their blades and leaves.
—Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
Summary Drinking tea that contains caffeine, particularly in moderation, likely isn't dehydrating.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
She was dehydrated and her nose was severely sunburnt.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
It’s made with an oil extracted from orange peels that kills plants—including lawn grasses—by dehydrating their blades and leaves.
—Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
Summary Drinking tea that contains caffeine, particularly in moderation, likely isn't dehydrating.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dehydrate
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At the time, law enforcement officials emphasized that North Korea's hacking operations were primarily profit-driven—a stark contrast to nations like Russia, China and Iran, which typically focus on espionage, intellectual property theft or undermining democratic systems.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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These errors create substantial barriers for patients seeking care and undermine the effectiveness of network adequacy regulations.Tammy Hawes, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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If your tools have rough wooden handles, smooth the handles out with some sandpaper and apply linseed oil to the wood to prevent drying and cracking.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Pet safety: How to keep your pets safe in cold weather The best tips to heal dry and chapped lips Use lip balm or ointment throughout the day, but be careful to avoid overdoing it.Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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In addition, hiring has slowed a bit in recent months, raising the risk that the economy could weaken in the coming months.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Too much water can cause the fibers to weaken, become brittle, and break.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gabriel stood awkwardly between the door and the back of a sofa, facing Thornton, and his calm drained away.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Keep in mind that this gearing will drain the battery more than when driven at slower city speeds.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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From the very first frame of a new episode of Hot Ones Versus, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor is gasping for breath from behind his trademark mask, which looks like either a desiccating corpse or a wasp’s nest with dreadlocks.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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Scientists have reported feeling shock and loss with each consecutive return to the Great Barrier Reef, as new expanses of coral bleach and desiccate.Eve Andrews, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024
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The company’s demand for talent likely exceeded these annual totals, but Congress has set a yearly limit on H-1B petitions that employers have exhausted for the past two decades.Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the 1790s, after about a decade of loyal service, many members of the corps were physically exhausted by the demands of their duties.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Numb to controversy: After constant scandals, Trump is desensitized to infernos that would petrify anyone else in business or politics.Axios, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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The thought of Alvarez running, jumping, sliding or injuring himself — for a team still missing Tucker — petrifies Espada.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Besides being favorites among consumers while they’re being worn, Cotton Incorporated’s Jennifer Lukowiak, director of supply chain marketing, says consumers also appreciate that as a natural fiber, cotton is inherently circular and biodegradable.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Here, the blurring is visual: Sometimes Leonard floats into the past looking like Gere, who wears the character without a shred of self-protection as the lens gawks at his raw skin.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Dehydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydrate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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