: deprived of natural moisture
parched land
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Could I have some water? I'm parched.
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First rain in weeks won't solve Northeast drought A smattering of rain across parts of the Northeast failed to douse the deep drought fueling wildfires and prompting fire warnings across much of the parched region where blazes turned deadly over the weekend.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
The battering of cold weather outside and comfort of warm air inside means your lips are likely to be left feeling a little parched.
—Isadora Baum, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024
The dousing was desperately needed in parts of New York and New Jersey, where at least 10 wildfires have burned across parched woodland and grassy areas.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
New York’s mayor urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and otherwise conserve water, issuing a drought watch Saturday after a parched October here and in much of the United States.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
The battering of cold weather outside and comfort of warm air inside means your lips are likely to be left feeling a little parched.
—Isadora Baum, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024
The dousing was desperately needed in parts of New York and New Jersey, where at least 10 wildfires have burned across parched woodland and grassy areas.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
New York’s mayor urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and otherwise conserve water, issuing a drought watch Saturday after a parched October here and in much of the United States.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Parched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parched. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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