dehydration

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Recent Examples of dehydration Between overnight puffiness and dehydration, the under-eye area often appears more creased and tired first thing in the morning. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Haines — a 30-year-old from Leeds, England — started experiencing severe dehydration, vomiting and slurred speech on March 16, 2025. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 My mantra in April is dehydration is serious business. Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin’s collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dehydration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehydration
dryness
Noun
  • The shampoo relies on mild, sulfate-free cleansers and soothing ingredients like bisabolol and glycerin to cleanse without triggering dryness or sensitivity, while skipping fragrance entirely (a major win for reactive skin).
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The April data comes on the heels of a March that had the third-worst drought conditions in over 130 years of records, based on another way the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calculates long-term dryness across the continental US.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehydration. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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