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 that oversupply has evaporated and rapidly turned into a concerning deficit.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The corporate world's intense focus on sustainability reporting, a 2023 priority, has rapidly evaporated, replaced by the latest AI craze.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The new dam can dewater the lake if need be, engineers said.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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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
Verb
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Rather than wringing and twisting it to remove the excess water, roll it up in a clean, dry towel and gently squeeze out the water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Many of the hand-wringing pieces written at the 2014 World Cup were in the English language, as is this article.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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There was a lengthy delay between the top and bottom of the second while the grounds crew attempted to dry the infield.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Wipe the remaining interior with a wet, non-abrasive sponge to remove any residue, then dry with a clean cloth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Drip-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip-dry. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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