air-dries

Definition of air-driesnext
present tense third-person singular of air-dry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for air-dries
Verb
  • Hard water is a common cause of these stubborn stains since minerals deposit on the toilet bowl’s surface as the water evaporates.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • And because they’re made of the brand’s ultra moisture-wicking Nulux, sweat pretty much evaporates on sight.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Drought shrivels the grapes; excessive heat deprives the juice of acidity; too much rain results in rampant mold.
    Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Air-dries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air-dries. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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