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Recent Examples of air-dry
Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
If possible, air-dry, but if not, tumble on the lowest temperature.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Feb. 2026
Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
The piece consists of 38 small sculptures, each on its own shelf, each sculpted out of air-dry clay.
—Robert Boyd, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
Just one word of warning: These can shrink in the dryer, so always air-dry them after wearing, as the instructions state.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
If possible, air-dry, but if not, tumble on the lowest temperature.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Be sure to air-dry the topper before making your bed.
—Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
The piece consists of 38 small sculptures, each on its own shelf, each sculpted out of air-dry clay.
—Robert Boyd, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air-dry
Adjective
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The ridge will flatten and weaken a bit early next week as a dry cold front approaches Texas.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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However, the constant tension on my hair can have my curls feeling dry and in need of intense moisture.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the film was DOA, her awards campaign evaporated.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Stars will go dark, stellar remnants will fade away, and even black holes will evaporate.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Tribune Content Agency,
oregonlive,
27 Nov. 2022
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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
Verb
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Store limes in your fridge’s crisper drawer, which has a lower humidity level that keeps the skins from shriveling.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Great Salt Lake has been shriveling up for decades.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The arid countries of the Gulf, including the UAE, are exceptionally dependent on desalination, the process of converting seawater into drinking water.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Unlike cacti, which store water to survive hot and arid environments, these flowers can exist for long periods of time in seed form in the soil.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The masks are made from hydrogel, which, Dixneuf says, is particularly well-suited for dehydrated, puffy, and tired eyes.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Klinger recommends to steam it before marinating to reduce bitterness, and then grill, pan-sear, or crumble it into recipes.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
12 Dec. 2025
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Her sister’s sere hair went among the grasses; her head was full of the Child.—
Patricia Lockwood,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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“Air-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air-dry. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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