as in dry
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
cacti prefer a nearly waterless environment
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Recent Examples of waterless
While urban areas like Los Angeles are under mandatory drought restrictions to reduce strain on state reservoirs, many rural residents reliant on groundwater wells are waterless.
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Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2022
Other eco-friendly measures include a solid waste incinerator to turn waste into non-toxic ash and a waterless urinal to reduce unnecessary usage.
—Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022
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Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2022
Other eco-friendly measures include a solid waste incinerator to turn waste into non-toxic ash and a waterless urinal to reduce unnecessary usage.
—Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022
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On dry pavement, its 413 pound-feet of torque kept things interesting when passing traffic on the highway or off the line at a red light.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Soaking and cooking dry beans and lentils overnight decreases these molecules, but this method's success depends on the type of legume, water and salt levels, temperature, and soaking time.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Latino diaspora was thirsty for a new sound that helped speak to their new urban environment; sort of like reggaetón has become for younger generations.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
12 Feb. 2025
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Rest if tired, hydrate if thirsty, and cool down if hot. Position Practice safe body positioning while gardening.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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The trouble is, for the penguins at least, the arid conditions of coastal Patagonia in Argentina aren’t very good for sheep herding in the long run.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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After a typically arid summer and fall, the Los Angeles area has also had a dry winter so far.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Waterless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterless. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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