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Recent Examples of bone-dry
Chin-Hong compared the country to a bone-dry forest that’s vulnerable to wildfires.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
This tongue-in-cheek intro is indicative of the longtime comedian’s bone-dry brand of humor.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
Retired farmer Gerald Haffner in Keenesburg has seen his neighbors struggle with a lack of water due to a bone-dry winter.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Lunar rocks and soil offered novel insights into the moon’s origin and composition, and more recent analysis of previously untouched Apollo samples, as well as samples retrieved by robotic missions, revealed the surprising discovery of water trapped in rocks thought to be bone-dry.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
This tongue-in-cheek intro is indicative of the longtime comedian’s bone-dry brand of humor.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
Retired farmer Gerald Haffner in Keenesburg has seen his neighbors struggle with a lack of water due to a bone-dry winter.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Lunar rocks and soil offered novel insights into the moon’s origin and composition, and more recent analysis of previously untouched Apollo samples, as well as samples retrieved by robotic missions, revealed the surprising discovery of water trapped in rocks thought to be bone-dry.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bone-dry
Adjective
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The layout is straightforward but generous, with three bedrooms (two en suite) branching off a central living area that stays oriented toward the San Jacintos, and a largely white backdrop is warmed up with hints of coral, mustard, and other sunbaked tones.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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This organic, sunbaked quality is echoed in terracotta blush, providing sophisticated depth, CottonWorks said.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to nourishing parched hair, this popular moisturizing shampoo maintains shine and has UV filters.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Ranchers on the Western Slope were battling through a dry summer in 2025 when wildfires erupted and raced through the parched vegetation.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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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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Mean annual precipitation in its hyperarid core is 0.004 inches.—
Maggie Shipstead Anthony Cotsifas,
New York Times,
10 May 2023
Adjective
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Finally, air-dry these items to avoid weakening the elastic fibers.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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It's made from stain-resistant fibers that are easily washable with a hose; simply rinse and allow both sides enough time to fully air-dry.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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The semi-arid region’s population has exploded over the past century—the river served only 457,000 people in 1922—as has its agriculture sector, which now covers more than 5 million acres of farmland and accounts for 70% of all water use.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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Building more data centers in arid areas would put even greater stress on water resources for other urban uses as well as agriculture.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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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
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Analysts have noted that retail investors could be causing some of the weakness in chips by freeing up dry powder in preparation for the blockbuster IPO – though Bank of America noted that last week’s sell-off was driven by big institutional money.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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In the confusion, Paula is able to subdue Sky by nailing his hand to the ground and then sprays Ashley in the face with the dry shampoo before fleeing the scene.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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“Bone-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bone-dry. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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