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Recent Examples of whet
Justin Curto, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
And, to whet your appetite, ABC has released this official trailer for Shifting Gears.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, the cup is serving to whet local appetites.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Verb
But fans can whet their appetite when the original This Is Spinal Tap returns to theaters this summer.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
And, to whet your appetite, ABC has released this official trailer for Shifting Gears.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
If last year whet your eclipse appetite, get excited for the night skies this month.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, the cup is serving to whet local appetites.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
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Players slid into second with their spikes high (and sometimes even sharpened).—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Still, the global rise of spin dictatorships should sharpen awareness of what is happening in the U.S. Around the world, autocrats have learned to control their citizens by faking democracy.—
Daniel Treisman,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Smith requested hotdogs, tater tots and apple pie with vanilla ice cream for his last meal.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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While the main pool project is delayed, Bealer said the nearby tot pool for children ages 6 and under is set to open on May 31.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
Noun
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User Experience Vibe coding can add cognitive load for users by introducing unnecessary steps.—
Naresh Prajapati,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In this case, wing flexibility is a crucial way to create more aerodynamic load.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The performances, announced exclusively on Variety, see the pop singer touching down in Vegas over Labor Day weekend, with a pair of nights slated for Venetian’s Voltaire venue that seats a thousand patrons.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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In a recent episode of The Interview podcast by The New York Times with Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Cyrus shared why, unlike so many other pop stars, she's never started her own makeup line.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Calgary Flames beat San Jose Sharks, 4 games to 2. 2007 — Curlin, ridden by Robby Albarado, nips Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense by putting his head in front on the final stride, winning the Preakness Stakes in a riveting finish.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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The dress design is ideal for spotlighting the waistline because of the nip in the middle section of the body.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Discount stores such as Dollar General tend to gain during periods of economic strain as shoppers tighten their belts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Clip it to your bag, belt, or bike, and get ready to jam out – for less.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Founded by Lily Geiger, who lost her father to alcoholism, Sole looks like an aperitif but avoids mimicking the taste of alcohol.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
17 May 2025
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Campari is an Italian aperitif that originated in Italy in the 1800s.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The president likely meant to say $250 billion instead of $250 million, since the office of the U.S Trade Representative pegs that number at $235.6 billion in 2024.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Who could forget Kravitz riding on Tatum’s bicycle pegs, or their apparently hilarious iced coffee date?—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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