dehumidify

verb

Definition of dehumidifynext
as in to dry

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Recent Examples of dehumidify These fans can often be found in places where air movement is especially important for dehumidifying because of heat- and moisture-producing activities like cooking and showering. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 May 2026 The air separation unit will dehumidify, liquify, and separate air into its major components—oxygen and nitrogen—and then transfer it into storage tanks. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2025 The main problem with turning off your AC in the warmer months is excessive humidity, as your HVAC system is responsible for dehumidifying the air in your home. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025 To make your house a centipede-free zone, seal cracks to the outdoors, keep shoes off the floor, dehumidify the air, clean regularly, and reduce clutter. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dehumidify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dehumidify
  1. dry
  2. desiccate
  3. dehydrate
  4. parch
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  • Made from a quick-drying, breathable nylon fabric, these pants wick away sweat on a stuffy airplane or long hike.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • The toxins in the fungi, called amatoxins, cannot be removed by boiling, cooking or drying the mushrooms, and can result in liver failure and death if consumed.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of dry
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  • Another advantage of long and narrow leaves is their ability to withstand heavy rainfall and battering or desiccating winds.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
  • Her flesh is desiccated and gray, her hands and feet are jagged claws, and her breath comes out in rasps.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of desiccate
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  • The next best thing to intravenous intervention when dehydrated is Liquid IV.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Skipping Water First Thing in the Morning After several hours of sleep, your body naturally wakes up mildly dehydrated.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
Definition of dehydrate
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  • People tend to think of dry hair as a winter problem, but between summer sun, salt water, and chlorine, parched strands really don't take a season off.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
  • Add a Maison Perrier Strawberry Flavored Sparkling Water to your outfit to add to the intrigue and ensure you don’t get parched while chatting.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Definition of parch

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“Dehumidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dehumidify. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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