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Recent Examples of water-repellent
The vegetation scorched by the blazes is not there to absorb rainfall, which instead rapidly runs off; the heat caused by wildfires can also create a water-repellent layer of soil which exacerbates this phenomenon.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
This Columbia water-repellent long jacket provides essential coverage with adjustable features to withstand light rain showers.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
It’s made from a polyester material that’s water-repellent to help protect your belongings and is expandable up to an additional two inches to fit even more of your vacation outfits.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Raincoats take inspiration from the water-repellent properties of duck feathers, while sleeping bags and insulated jackets mimic how birds use down feathers to retain warmth.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
This Columbia water-repellent long jacket provides essential coverage with adjustable features to withstand light rain showers.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
It’s made from a polyester material that’s water-repellent to help protect your belongings and is expandable up to an additional two inches to fit even more of your vacation outfits.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Raincoats take inspiration from the water-repellent properties of duck feathers, while sleeping bags and insulated jackets mimic how birds use down feathers to retain warmth.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
Adjective
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This highly pigmented, water-resistant formula acts as an eye primer and cream eyeshadow.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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In shades of pink and purple, plus black, cream, and sage, Hunter’s Elana clog features a 1.75-inch heel height, shock-absorbing footbeds, and water-resistant rubbery upper for dewy mornings and drizzly dog walks.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Subjected to an almost watertight international arms embargo, Iran was forced to rely mostly on self-sufficiency, religious zeal, and patriotism.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Des Cars wrote that parts of the museum are no longer watertight, posing a risk to the art’s safety.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, some will include an additional waterproof coating, which helps keep water out without creating interior sweat buildup. UV protection Sun protection should always be a priority when heading out on a ride.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some passport wallets will offer extra protection from the elements and will be made out of waterproof material.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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