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Recent Examples of whet
Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
While romantic melodrama remains a backbone of the Korean TV industry, the popularity of a show like Squid Game has whetted the appetite of international streamers for K-dramas that more men will watch too.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Oct. 2024
Should the halos in Sienese painting whet your appetite for expensive, shiny, metal stuff, the Brooklyn Museum has just the thing.
—The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2024
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Verb
Curiously, Sauer’s tour of the sausage factory, far from leaving him stricken with nausea, seems to have whetted his appetite for the product.
—Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
While romantic melodrama remains a backbone of the Korean TV industry, the popularity of a show like Squid Game has whetted the appetite of international streamers for K-dramas that more men will watch too.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
Conway continued to press him, using a sports analogy to whet Trump’s competitive appetite.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Oct. 2024
Should the halos in Sienese painting whet your appetite for expensive, shiny, metal stuff, the Brooklyn Museum has just the thing.
—The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
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In addition to sharpening intellect, fluorite helps Aquarius tap into their intuition.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Many will confront financial hardship as rents rise and competition sharpens for what was already a shortage of affordable housing.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That year, however, a tot al of 23 of the 31 international players who received bonuses of $1.5 million or more never got to the majors.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The cheesy tots deal is part of Burger King’s annual 31 Days of Deals.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In their world, there were more hands to share the load, more voices to call out, more feet to hold the line.—
Katherine Schulten,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Life of a College Athlete is filled with pressure College athletes already have days packed with classes (a full-time load is required) along with a substantial commitment to team practices and activities (often more than 40 hours per week); along with other demands including family, etc.—
Karen Weaver,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Now the pop star’s former digs have resurfaced on the market, asking a smidge under $6 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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McKnight received his first Grammy nomination at the 36th annual awards in 1994 for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocal alongside Vanessa Williams.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This teaser nips that in the bud right away, showing that Superman is very much physically fallible.—
Richard Newby,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Dec. 2024
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The nips currently have a 5-cent fee, rather than a deposit, and drinkers cannot bring the bottles back in an attempt to receive a nickel for each one.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Ohio State has another National Championship under its belt, and 22.1M people tuned in to watch the Buckeyes defeat Notre Dame for the title on Monday.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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Yet, for me, a freelance reporter who often writes about mental health and has two decades of therapy under my belt, the tone seemed different from some other therapists’ websites.—
Ashley Abramson,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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To drink: an aperitif of anise-scented pastis, or a Suntory highball?—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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Their Cabernet Franc dry rosé stands out among them; a delightfully crisp wine with a subtle body that makes for easy drinking as an aperitif or when paired with a variety of culinary flavors.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Walls can be used for bins and shelving, peg boards for tools, and even hooks for bikes or athletic equipment.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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Beginning in July 1997, Thailand, Indonesia and South Korea abandoned dollar pegs, sending currencies tumbling.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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