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as in drained
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
that historian's dryasdust prose desiccates what is actually an exciting period in European history
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as in dried
to make dry
add a cup of desiccated coconut to the mix
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Recent Examples of desiccated
Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Sure enough, Margarito worked open the bag’s knot and found, amid desiccated coca leaves, a pair of ancient cigarettes rolled in centuries-old paper—an echo of the previous night’s ceremony.
—Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
The meager pinches of ginger and garlic that went into the pot came desiccated, in jars.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The scene in question came from King's Quest III, where our hero Gwydion must acquire some exceptionally desiccated acorns to advance the plot.
—ArsTechnica, 17 May 2025
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The dummy was a mummy — the desiccated corpse of Elmer McCurdy.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Sure enough, Margarito worked open the bag’s knot and found, amid desiccated coca leaves, a pair of ancient cigarettes rolled in centuries-old paper—an echo of the previous night’s ceremony.
—Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
The meager pinches of ginger and garlic that went into the pot came desiccated, in jars.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The scene in question came from King's Quest III, where our hero Gwydion must acquire some exceptionally desiccated acorns to advance the plot.
—ArsTechnica, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiccated
Verb
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Whatever drama Wednesday’s game might have held was mostly drained away by the end of the second inning.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Once drained, cut into 1-inch cubes.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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One in particular - in Angoville-au-Plain - still has dried blood on its pews.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Decades ago, marshes were considered nuisances, soggy flats to be drained, dried, and made waterproof with liberal coatings of asphalt.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
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Critics argue that Lee's response to the Hortman killings—promoting misinformation and making partisan jabs—undermined attempts to build a bipartisan consensus against political violence.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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While North Korea has served as a geopolitical buffer against the US and its allies in East Asia, its pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles has undermined regional security and handed Washington a justification to expand its military presence on China’s doorstep.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Texans were up 28-21, and Keller had exhausted all of its timeouts.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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Defense lawyers could still file appeals, but once those challenges are exhausted, the ruling becomes final and any prison terms can be enforced.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Childhood illnesses had severely weakened her own heart.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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Since then, the legal safeguards against such encounters have weakened.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Given America’s withered afloat support capabilities, shepherding fleets of small craft around Cape Horn is an almost insurmountable logistical challenge.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kayla was hospitalized following her first disappearance in August after she was found dehydrated in the woods, according to First Coast News.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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He was dehydrated, had heat exhaustion, and his paw pads were burned from the hot metal floor.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After you’re finished cleaning, rinse with water and dry with a microfiber cloth.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Primary bathrooms, where hair and buildup from products like dry shampoo can leave floors a mess, are another high-traffic area of the house that can benefit from regular sweeping.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Desiccated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiccated. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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