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as in thirsty
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
the dry climate of the American Southwest
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2
as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a very dry topic for a lecture at a museum of natural history
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as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
a dry temperament that suited him well in a desk job that required no interaction with the customers
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as in to scorch
to make dry
the wind quickly dried their clothes
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as in to fade
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
his creative talents were just drying on the vine in that small, provincial town
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as in prohibitionist
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Recent Examples of dry
Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Now, the hunt is on for more answers This concentrated brine, similar to the salty crusts of dry lakebeds on Earth, is where salts and minerals could mingle and create more complex structures, setting the stage for organic compounds to form.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
My swimsuit hangs limp over the edge, drying in the warm embrace of the Salvadoran sun.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The new findings indicate that water evaporated and left behind brines that resemble the salty crusts of dry lakebeds on Earth.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Now, the hunt is on for more answers This concentrated brine, similar to the salty crusts of dry lakebeds on Earth, is where salts and minerals could mingle and create more complex structures, setting the stage for organic compounds to form.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
Tips for Washing Every Type of Bathrobe Before washing a bathrobe, consult the care tag for instructions about the water temperature, wash cycle, and drying method the manufacturer recommends.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
My swimsuit hangs limp over the edge, drying in the warm embrace of the Salvadoran sun.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry
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But Tim, making the mistake that two dogs did in the film’s prelude sequence, is thirsty and drinks the water.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Pattern Hydration Shampoo brings life back to dry, thirsty curls.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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His side’s domination of territory and possession, against vastly inferior opponents, has been branded boring by some supporters.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Writing fiction no longer merely strikes him as boring.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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The fire was reported about 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the 1800 block of Sims Avenue in St. Paul in a detached garage, said Jeremiah Melquist, assistant fire chief for the St. Paul Fire Department, who gave the following information about the fire.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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Of course, there’s also the aforementioned detached garage for the avid car enthusiast.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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The blazes — the largest being the Palisades and Eaton Fires — have scorched more than 50,000 acres, an area exceeding the size of San Francisco, and destroyed more than 16,000 structures.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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One side of our canyon is scorched bare, yet miraculously, firefighters managed to save our little community with 30 structures lost.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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When in a strongly acidic environment, its color fades, becoming pink/red.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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From Hailey Bieber to Emily Ratajkowski, the starry allure of this coat show no sign of fading, yet Griffiths remains convinced of the coat’s democratic appeal.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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So what and who are today’s marijuana prohibitionists?—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Though it was supposed to be temporary, it was seen as a victory for prohibitionists vying for a long-term ban.—
Sam Woodward,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Now that era is over, the pendulum is starting a slow swing back toward maximalism.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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The fires have highlighted the slow disaster of the region’s aridification — and the challenges even the most committed environmentalist politicians face amid climate change.—
Sammy Feldblum,
The Dial,
30 Jan. 2025
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Around mid-March when consistently warm weather arrives, trim the plants back as needed while removing cold damage or declining leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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Besides pulling air from underground, the system will also be able to exchange hot and cold air between the two spaces, depending on the need.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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