dehydrate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Before the weigh-in, which takes place a day before the fight night, they may dehydrate to lose the final bit of weight.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2025
Hydrating the salt releases heat, which is used to heat the building, and extra heat from the heat pump at other times of day is required to dehydrate, or charge, the TCM.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 19, 2024
Mehta recommends switching to a hydrating, more cream based, cleanser and also decreasing application of products such as retinoids, exfoliant, and vitamin C, which can dehydrate skin.
From National Geographic ● Nov. 28, 2023
But first, to bake them so that their skins crisp and the insides dehydrate even more, wash and dry the skin well and poke the potato all over with a fork.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 12, 2023
“It will only dehydrate you and lower your body temperature.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
![]()
Its competitor, Lomi, grinds and dehydrates food scraps, requiring the byproduct to be mixed with soil before composting, whereas Reencle says its byproduct can be composted directly.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2023
While Gatorade has traditionally emphasized hydration, caffeine is a diuretic that dehydrates the body; Fast Twitch is meant for before a workout, with consumers drinking a more hydrating beverage during and after exercise.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 1, 2022
Ward dehydrates vegetable pulp along with seasonings and soaked chia seeds and even nuts, using the same method as fruit leather, to make raw vegan crackers.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2022
The company sources its roses from South America and dehydrates the flowers at peak bloom.
From Fox News ● Feb. 1, 2022
The hands are sterilised before putting on the gloves, preferably by a method which dehydrates the skin.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
When it's hot, we lose water when we sweat, so we need to replace it or we become dehydrated.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
“If it’s too hot, disabled people get dehydrated, and it’s difficult to breathe,” said Funaro.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Jesus Perez, a vet in Caracas, is one of several from his profession who brought food, IV fluids and medicines to treat injured or dehydrated pets.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
And if the power goes out and people lose access to AC, there is also a higher chance they’ll overheat, become dehydrated and end up at the hospital.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
We were both dehydrated, but water was a day’s walk away.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
![]()
The “How to” sections on such topics as infusing butter, dehydrating fruit and assembling a layer cake are helpful supplements to the book’s occasionally complex recipes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
For those who do head out to eat, the health ministry has issued some advice: to choose pasta over meat, and switch dehydrating coffee or cold beer for a glass of water.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
So during an intense workout or while dealing with a dehydrating illness, consuming a salty snack or sports beverage can help.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2025
"To see nanoscale structures with standard electron microscopy, we fix and dehydrate the tissues, but freezing them retains their shape -- similar to freezing a grape rather than dehydrating it into a raisin," says Watanabe.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024
The contagion caused severe diarrhea, dehydrating the body so that blood thickened; sufferers’ skin turned dark blue.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing dehydrate
Frankenwords: Words with Roots from Different Languages
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Elements of the Universe: Hydr, Hydro ("Water")
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Blanch, Poach, and Scald: Cooking Methods
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!