as in to evaporate
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Recent Examples of drip-dry
Let the plants drip-dry before returning them to their regular spots.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drip-dry
Verb
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But evaporating government protections and economic instability are soon to come careening into an already precarious season of industry.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2025
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Cook, stirring to scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan, until bourbon is evaporated, about 1 minute.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Emory oaks that had been drying out as Resolution dewaters the underground shafts were reviving, their leaves fleshing out and appearing healthier as water seeped into the ground.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
29 Feb. 2024
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That process, meant to dewater the mining zone so workers and equipment can enter the mountain, worries Patagonia residents like Carolyn Shafer.—
Brandon Loomis,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Sep. 2023
Verb
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Allow the dishcloth to cool before wringing it out, rinsing it with cold water, and hanging it to air dry.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
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That should be an urgent call to action, but since the election, pundits and politicos have wrung their hands over Trump’s surprising gains in New York.—
Donna Lieberman,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The vacuum heats up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit to dry excess moisture, which can cause mold and mildew to grow.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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However, dried lemon balm or tea bags may be more readily available.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Drip-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip-dry. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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