dry out
verb
dried out; drying out; dries out
: to undergo an extended period of withdrawal from alcohol or drug use especially at a special clinic
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Salt exposure may also dry out flower and leaf buds and interfere with flowering and fruiting the following season.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
The trick is finding a formula that cleanses without stripping natural oils, drying out curls, or weighing down their vibrancy.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
Rising from the ashes, drying out from the storm, and sifting through the rubble are in our nature, as is coming to the aid of a neighbor, friend or family member in a time of crisis.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
Winter air is also less humid, which helps viruses stay viable in the air for longer periods, and cold air can dry out the mucous membranes in the nose and throat, which weakens their ability to trap and expel viruses.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
The trick is finding a formula that cleanses without stripping natural oils, drying out curls, or weighing down their vibrancy.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
Rising from the ashes, drying out from the storm, and sifting through the rubble are in our nature, as is coming to the aid of a neighbor, friend or family member in a time of crisis.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
Winter air is also less humid, which helps viruses stay viable in the air for longer periods, and cold air can dry out the mucous membranes in the nose and throat, which weakens their ability to trap and expel viruses.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Dry out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20out. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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dry-out
1 of 2 adjective
: providing detoxification treatment
checked into a dry-out clinic
dry out
2 of 2 transitive verb
: to subject to withdrawal from the use of alcohol or drugs : detoxify sense 2
: to undergo an extended period of withdrawal from alcohol or drug use especially at a special clinic : detoxify
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