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Recent Examples of whet
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Amazon's annual Prime Day event is entering orbit and scheduled to land on July 8, but the mega-retailer is whetting our appetite early with some enticing discounts on tech from our favorite manufacturers, like HP.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
Braff and Faison have appeared together in the recent series of T-Mobile commercials, which only whets our proverbial appetite for their reunion on Scrubs.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Finishing sixth in the table two years ago to qualify for the Europa League under former head coach Roberto De Zerbi whetted the appetite for more European experiences for the club.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Noun
For those whose appetites have been whetted for more, this exhibition at the Autry Museum of the American West, conceived and organized by the Witte Museum in San Antonio, delivers a deep dive into that underreported slice of history.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Amazon's annual Prime Day event is entering orbit and scheduled to land on July 8, but the mega-retailer is whetting our appetite early with some enticing discounts on tech from our favorite manufacturers, like HP.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
Braff and Faison have appeared together in the recent series of T-Mobile commercials, which only whets our proverbial appetite for their reunion on Scrubs.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Finishing sixth in the table two years ago to qualify for the Europa League under former head coach Roberto De Zerbi whetted the appetite for more European experiences for the club.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
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This takes many forms, such as advisory boards and customer summits, and experience has taught me that this input can sharpen your product roadmap and positioning, accelerate deals and improve conversions. 5.—
Meghan Keough,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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This show challenged me, sharpened me, and revealed what l’m made of.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Lansing Lugnuts, Jackson Field—Lansing, Michigan Tater Tot Flight Three styles of tots in one tray.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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On the menu: smashburgers, french fries, tater tots, milkshakes (traditional and boozy), floats, phosphate sodas, and a smattering of specialty cocktails, beer and wine.—
David Hudnall
Updated July 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
Noun
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As Blurton explains it, in the strength world, load and velocity often have an inverse relationship.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Right now, Bissell’s stick vacuums are deeply discounted, as well as Black + Decker’s cordless vacuum options with loads of five-star ratings.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The British pop star and producer had an intimate wedding ceremony on Saturday, reportedly exchanging vows in front of about 20 guests.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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During its first three seasons, Ted Lasso became a massive ratings hit and a pop culture phenomenon while also garnering critical acclaim, including back-to-back Outstanding Comedy Series Emmys.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Incorporating this hair treatment will help restore elasticity, nip frizzy hair in the bud, and much more.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
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Despite his stellar track record, Hogg may be better known for taking a nip at Mayor Mike Bloomberg during the Groundhog Day ceremony in 2009.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Then, in her ninth pro fight, Shields picked up the WBO middleweight belt with a 2019 decision over Christina Hammer.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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With a full offseason under its belt, the group can go back to the drawing board and find new ways to aid Morgan and Tilis in their mission to build the best football product possible.—
Mike Kaye
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
Noun
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During the two-day cruise, Martha Stewart hosted a sunset aperitif, Janelle Monáe lit up a DJ set, Sting gave a surprise performance and a drone show illuminated the Sicilian coastline, providing endless fodder for what felt like every A-lister’s Instagram Stories feed.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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One of the most popular offerings at Darling’s is a nonalcoholic Aperol Spritz, made with a booze-free aperitif and a bright blood orange coloring.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a constant value, usually a 1:1 dollar peg, are commonly used by crypto traders to move funds between tokens.—
Niket Nishant,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Yet the reliance on USD pegs comes with regulatory frictions and geopolitical exposure.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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