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Recent Examples of whet
Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Any concessions or willingness to countenance his aggression has simply whetted his appetite to go further.
—Stephan Kieninger / Made By History, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2024
The proposition will no doubt whet the appetite of the designers, illustrators and creators in Montague’s orbit.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 25 June 2024
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Verb
Special Spirits In every casino, almost anything goes (within reason) to whet the appetites of major players, from craps table pizza deliveries to the presentation $55,000+ bottle of 2016 Screaming Eagle at dinner.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Any concessions or willingness to countenance his aggression has simply whetted his appetite to go further.
—Stephan Kieninger / Made By History, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
Should the halos in Sienese painting whet your appetite for expensive, shiny, metal stuff, the Brooklyn Museum has just the thing.
—The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2024
The proposition will no doubt whet the appetite of the designers, illustrators and creators in Montague’s orbit.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
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Use a whetstone to sharpen pruning shears and other blades.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Neanderthals made such tools by chipping away at flint to sharpen them into triangular shapes.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This heirloom-quality book is the ultimate gift for the special tot on your list or your adult child who welcomed a child of their own this year.Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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The adorable tot looked directly at the lens while visiting mom on set.Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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There’s just loads of people that turn up in a park, and there’s music.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kara Kramer’s illustrations, filled with the bright colors of the Rubik’s Cube and loads of shapes and geometric patterns, bring a delightful energy to the tale.Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' Hits No. 1 65 Years After Release The festive rivalry between the two pop divas is a friendly one.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 34-year-old pop star closed out her history-making Eras Tour in Vancouver on Sunday, December 8, concluding her two-year run around the world.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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That nip in the air and the festive decorations up at Happy’s Place can only mean one thing: Your favorite TV shows are heading for holiday vacation.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 29 Nov. 2024
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The trooper also allegedly spotted two empty nip bottles of rum in the vehicle but noted that the driver did not smell of alcohol.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Nov. 2024
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Gomez paired a white T-shirt with dark wash jeans and a suede belt, layering on a peak lapel coat from Madewell’s recent collaboration with Alexa Chung.Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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That includes a wide hip belt to take the weight off of the shoulders, enough space for a three-liter water bladder, and side pockets to store an extra layer for shifting weather patterns.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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And there’s the aperitif of Manchester United vs Everton earlier the same day.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Couples and friends would gravitate to the nearby Ivanhoe Lounge, which has an alfresco top deck and a cozy indoor space with floor-to-ceiling windows, for an aperitif.Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Others, too, initially saw DeSantis as the one to knock down a peg.Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Pelicans were expected to be contenders in the West this season but injuries have fully knocked them down a peg.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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