whet 1 of 2

as in to sharpen
to make sharp or sharper whetted the knife with the grindstone

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whet

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noun

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Recent Examples of whet
Verb
Here are some classic titles to whet your appetite for the season ahead. Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024 White papers, blogs, and web content all provide a means to whet the appetites of buyers, but marketing sales teams should be working in perfect step. Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
And mere hours later, Netflix whet fans’ appetite with a particularly savory announcement: Chestnut is slated to face off against his archrival, Takeru Kobayashi, for the first time since 2009. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 June 2024 But in Germany, the conception of each foodstuff as a limited-time-only treat is seen not as inconvenient, but rather, as a way to whet appetites. Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 1 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for whet 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whet
Verb
  • In addition to going after higher-income fashion shoppers with its online marketplace, Walmart has been sharpening its in-store presentation and looking to transform very large private label programs into national brands.
    Evan Clark, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The focus on Michigan’s bail system sharpened in a state report released in 2020.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The adorable tot was filmed holding onto her juice packet while yawning.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Climbing Toys for Toddlers Have toddler, will climb—any parent or caregiver to a toddler knows that's the basic anthem to days spent with tots.
    Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 12 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Watch on Deadline The lighter ad load for streaming would seem to make viewing more tolerable, and yet the ad experience can be even worse.
    Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Amazon Perhaps the best 4K streamer for folks who watch loads of Amazon Prime shows and movies, this Fire Stick is very easy to set up and use, supports Wi-Fi 6E for fast and stable streaming, and packs 16 gigabytes of storage.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.
    Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • After an all-day sit in a pop up blind, three longbeards finally marched through at 25 yards that afternoon.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • However, there’s still just enough fabric to prevent your nips from poking through your clothes, and the flexible underwire prevents any uniboob effect from happening.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2024
  • There’s finally a chill in the air, a breeze in one’s step, and a nip in one’s nips.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • My favorite thing about this bag, though, is the stretchy velcro waist belt which keeps the fit tight without binding around my torso.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • But with three heartbreaking murders under his belt, the city under his thumb, and The Batman: Part II looming, Oz Cobb is standing tall at the end of The Penguin, redefining the character and readying him for a return to whatever future version of Gotham beckons him back home.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Weingut Robert Weil Riesling Sekt Brut, Rheingau Dalton recommends starting with this sparkling Riesling as an aperitif while gathering and setting the atmosphere.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • What to order: Jardin Rouge — Ketel One, Cap Corse Blanc aperitif, Campari tomato, pink peppercorn, white balsamic, French parsley and onion brine.
    Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Many kids can stack at least four blocks and put round or square pegs into holes.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The same compilation is down a single peg to No. 53 on the Official Albums Streaming ranking, which focuses only on those collections that rack up the most plays on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music in the country.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

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“Whet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whet. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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