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verb

Definition of whetsnext
present tense third-person singular of whet
as in sharpens
to make sharp or sharper whetted the knife with the grindstone

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whets

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noun

plural of whet
as in nips

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  1. sharpens
  2. belts
  3. slugs
Verb
  • The National Institute of Health reports that sleep improves memory, sharpens decision-making, and enhances problem-solving skills.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mentoring also sharpens your communication and leadership skills.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of sharpens
Noun
  • Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at $500 and under.
    Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at $500 and under.
    Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of belts
Noun
  • Watch your step for banana slugs.
    Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Watch your step for banana slugs.
    Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of slugs
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