: deprived of natural moisture
parched land
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Could I have some water? I'm parched.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
Winter is just days away, and our chronically parched hands are already taking a big hit from these dry, frigid temps.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2025
The parched Rio Grande Valley watched a once-staple industry flicker out.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Packed with barrier-boosting phytoceramides derived from black beans, soothing fatty acids and cholesterol, and deeply hydrating glycerin, this rich moisturizer replenishes even the most parched complexions.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 15 Nov. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
Winter is just days away, and our chronically parched hands are already taking a big hit from these dry, frigid temps.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2025
The parched Rio Grande Valley watched a once-staple industry flicker out.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Packed with barrier-boosting phytoceramides derived from black beans, soothing fatty acids and cholesterol, and deeply hydrating glycerin, this rich moisturizer replenishes even the most parched complexions.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Parched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parched. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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