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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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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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Food stocks Investors aren’t hungry or thirsty for these names so far in 2025.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2025
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Summer Fridays keeps thirsty skin (and airplanes’ recycled air) in mind with their revitalizing spray to quench dryness during travels.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
17 Dec. 2024
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The entire family is outraged, but Peter insists that the film is slow, boring and essentially, overrated.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Brittany Mahomes is giving boring game-day outfits the boot!—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Remove anything flammable from within a 5 feet perimeter of your home and any detached buildings, such as dry leaves and pine needles.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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But the detached garage and a guest cottage were destroyed, as were all but three or four of the 20 or so houses on their block near the Altadena Golf Course.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Evacuation orders associated with the Pala Fire were lifted after firefighters to stop the forward progress of the blaze, while the Riverview Fire scorched only one acre of land before firefighters contained it.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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The fire scorched three acres and is threatening structures, according to officials. Zones 1894-A,1975-B and 1895 are under mandatory evacuation, according to the city.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
21 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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On the day of the shipwreck, the Pacific made slow progress through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, laboring against a strong headwind toward the open sea.—
Joel Sams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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But Posey’s first significant trade as president of baseball operations required a bit of a cold touch.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Carter Tanton The terraced grounds host a pool and spa, cold plunge, sauna, and several alfresco lounging spots.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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