Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whets
Verb
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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
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Watch your step for banana slugs.—
Daniel Bromfield,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Watch your step for banana slugs.—
Daniel Bromfield,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Whets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whets. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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