dewater

verb

Definition of dewaternext
as in to evaporate

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Recent Examples of dewater The Emory oaks that had been drying out as Resolution dewaters the underground shafts were reviving, their leaves fleshing out and appearing healthier as water seeped into the ground. — The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024 That process, meant to dewater the mining zone so workers and equipment can enter the mountain, worries Patagonia residents like Carolyn Shafer. — Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2023 An Arizona State University water policy expert doubts the nation would allow the states to dewater the river within the U.S. now, even though this country and Mexico allowed that to happen in the formerly lush delta south of the border during the last century. — Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dewater
  1. evaporate
  2. dry
  3. desiccate
  4. dehydrate
Verb
  • It’s evaporated faster than morning dew in the desert.
    — Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The money the couple saved for a down payment on a home has evaporated into attorneys fees and savings to pay a bond for her release, if she's given that chance.
    — Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of evaporate
Verb
  • Laundry balls, also known as dryer balls, offer a chemical-free solution for drying your clothes.
    — BestReviews, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The Popcorn button burned our tester bags, but the Dinner Plate button reheated a plate of pasta without drying it out.
    — Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of dry
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  • The weather this year has also left abundant vegetation in the region that has desiccated in the warm, dry air.
    — Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
  • Santa Anas are those desiccating winds that occur commonly in winter, blowing out of Nevada and Utah and into southwestern California.
    — Amy Graff, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Definition of desiccate
Verb
  • When dehydrated, your body holds onto more water, which can increase water retention and swelling.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Alcohol-based, scented formulations can also dehydrate and irritate skin.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Definition of dehydrate

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“Dewater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewater. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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