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Recent Examples of bone-dry
Made from Cinsault, a Rhône varietal prized for its use in rosé, this bone-dry wine from Wilson Creek exudes a Mediterranean vibe.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Chin-Hong compared the country to a bone-dry forest that’s vulnerable to wildfires.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2025
The regular afternoon thunderstorms have more than made up for the bone-dry conditions of last March and April, when Central Florida faced dying lawns amid an intensifying drought.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
For the last half-century, America’s population growth has been concentrated in the sweltering, equal parts bone-dry and waterlogged, yet ever-sprawling Sunbelt.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 July 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Chin-Hong compared the country to a bone-dry forest that’s vulnerable to wildfires.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2025
The regular afternoon thunderstorms have more than made up for the bone-dry conditions of last March and April, when Central Florida faced dying lawns amid an intensifying drought.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
For the last half-century, America’s population growth has been concentrated in the sweltering, equal parts bone-dry and waterlogged, yet ever-sprawling Sunbelt.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bone-dry
Adjective
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The gentle shades whisper of long, sandy, sunbaked days and cool, breezy evenings.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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Martin may have left Westeros unfinished, but in this sunbaked enclave, his world-building continues apace — one real estate acquisition at a time.—
Ingrid Schmidt,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Forecasters say Wednesday’s rain could be preceded by rapid warming of the land, triggering lightning that could start wildfires across a parched county.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Around you the parched land and empty sky point less to the idea of death and more to labors in the afterlife.—
Fred Marchant,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 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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Another favorite for hands-on fun was air-dry clay like this 158-color set that's $12 off.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Following its application, the hat will then air-dry for up to three days.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Most of the global production of castor seed is concentrated in India, where the crop thrives in semi-arid regions with minimal water, fertilizer, or pesticide inputs.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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While there is an overall drying trend, there is normal variability in arid environments.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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
Adjective
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This innovative dry shampoo isn’t designed to just absorb oil and create that all-too-familiar gritty feeling on your strands.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Columbia Men's Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Omni-heat Boots are currently 25 percent off and will keep feet dry and warm during hikes year-round.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Bone-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bone-dry. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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