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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
  • This reflective practice sharpens memory and deepens your thinking.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Far from being chastened, Angelica sharpens her tone into a devastating point and unleashes a vicious referendum.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of sharpens
Noun
  • In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of belts
Noun
  • Keeping Away Pests The alluring smell of a fresh cup of joe does not have the same effect on insects and pests like snails and slugs.
    Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Keeping Away Pests The alluring smell of a fresh cup of joe does not have the same effect on insects and pests like snails and slugs.
    Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
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