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as in to undermine
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 to dry
to make dry
add a cup of desiccated coconut to the mix
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Recent Examples of desiccate
Any cell drifting in the skies is blasted with UV rays and desiccated.
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Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
In a world that has been desiccated of its resources, and of its ability to care about each other, the people in this novel don’t cry anymore.
—Emily Temple
may 27, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
Avoid hot, exposed sites which will cause foliage to desiccate.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Not only that, but decades of persistent drought and warming temperatures have desiccated reservoirs along the Rio Grande and its tributary, the Chama River.
—Laura Paskus, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2025
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Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
In a world that has been desiccated of its resources, and of its ability to care about each other, the people in this novel don’t cry anymore.
—Emily Temple
may 27, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
Avoid hot, exposed sites which will cause foliage to desiccate.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Not only that, but decades of persistent drought and warming temperatures have desiccated reservoirs along the Rio Grande and its tributary, the Chama River.
—Laura Paskus, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiccate
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The remarks, delivered to Standard Bank executives and reported for the first time by Semafor, captured the growing unease among policymakers about how quickly the external shocks can undermine domestic planning, especially for an open, import-dependent economy like South Africa.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Aleph and other Jewish chaplaincy groups say the chaplaincy system is being undermined by the Messianic movement, whose adherents may identify as Jews but are not recognized as such by any denomination of Judaism.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The duo spoke with The Hollywood Reporter right as the ink dried on the merger agreement.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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Prevent rust by drying fixtures, avoiding scratches, and keeping the bathroom well-ventilated.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Although weakened, the factions still survive, and could form a powerful, transnational and motivated insurgency when the time comes to fight whatever emerges if the Islamic Republic falls.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Several bills that had been filed in the state Senate and House of Representatives, which critics have warned would weaken reporting and training standards for the Department of Child and Family Services, have been put on hold, according to state officials.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Use your hands to agitate the greens (this will dislodge any stubborn bits of grit or dirt), then drain and spin dry.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Improper Amount of Water Dogwoods prefer well-draining soil, and excessive watering can affect the number of flowers (and leaves) on the tree.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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When you’re dehydrated, digestive issues like constipation are more likely to develop or worsen, which is why staying hydrated is so important.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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If your footprints remain in the grass instead of the blades springing back to place, your lawn is dehydrated.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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The filmmaker leans pop-comic rather than petrifying in his final draft, opting for earnestness that smothers atmospheric dread.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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The former slingshots between harmony and hysteria; the latter petrifies its beauty under a haze of ashy gray powder.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Nov. 2025
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If you’re exhausted by life, you’re allowed to cancel plans — even fun ones — to restore your energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Although current statistics indicate reserves will be exhausted in 2032, there are still possible interventions to change that.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Dampwood termites are found in logs, fence posts, and utility poles; damp wood termites are attracted to firewood piles and water leaks such as from water pipes and AC units.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The device could also be used to damp vibrations in aerospace vehicles, ships, and aircraft, and to provide a shield for sensitive military hardware and scientific instruments that are vulnerable to sudden shock.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Desiccate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiccate. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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