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Recent Examples of watertight
Des Cars wrote that parts of the museum are no longer watertight, posing a risk to the art’s safety.
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
The Woods Hole underwater acoustic system includes off-the-shelf components in a watertight Pelican case.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
Elsewhere, all the seasickness and disorientation — down to the sound of the bullets and the code names of Omaha Beach sectors — were factually watertight.
—Tomris Laffly, EW.com, 6 July 2024
This is literally making sure the car is watertight and noise proof because sealing also stops noise getting in.
—WIRED, 15 June 2023
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
The Woods Hole underwater acoustic system includes off-the-shelf components in a watertight Pelican case.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
Elsewhere, all the seasickness and disorientation — down to the sound of the bullets and the code names of Omaha Beach sectors — were factually watertight.
—Tomris Laffly, EW.com, 6 July 2024
This is literally making sure the car is watertight and noise proof because sealing also stops noise getting in.
—WIRED, 15 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watertight
Adjective
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If De La Cruz is better to his left because Hayes is on his right, the infield should be relatively airtight with second baseman Matt McLain and Spencer Steer, who has quickly become an exceptional defensive first baseman.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The plastic containers are airtight to keep your food fresh, and each dispenser has adjustable portion-control settings so there’s no overpouring.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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This water bottle is leakproof when closed and easy to fill and drink from, thanks to its wide cap.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to a recent study by Kantar, 38 percent of women, and 51 percent of those ages 12 to 24, use leakproof underwear.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The movie’s hermetic emptiness ultimately proves to be a pivotal dramatic presence.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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But the sound is less hermetic, more emotionally forward, rooted in the physical now.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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It all zips up into a compact rectangular case that’s covered in a durable, waterproof material that’ll ensure your tech gear stays safe throughout your travels.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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How To Remove Mascara With Detergent A strong, enzymatic detergent may do a better job at removing waterproof mascara.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Watertight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watertight. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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