dewaters

verb

present tense third-person singular of dewater
as in evaporates

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  1. evaporates
  2. dries
  3. dehydrates
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  • Brands arrive, projects launch, training happens, and then sourcing priorities shift and the investment evaporates.
    — Bart Vollaard, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Most of it evaporates into the working day because nobody was listening for it.
    — Bryan Adams, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of evaporates
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  • This powerful, compact tool dries hair fast without heat damage.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Use special potting mix and water only when the soil dries completely.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of dries
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  • This fine white powder is an abrasive substance that cuts the exoskeleton of spiders, ants, fleas, and other bugs, which dehydrates and kills them over time.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the belief that coffee dehydrates you, experts say moderate coffee consumption can contribute to your daily water intake.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
Definition of dehydrates
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“Dewaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewaters. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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