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desiccate

verb

ˈde-si-ˌkāt How to pronounce desiccate (audio)
Definition of desiccatenext
1
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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2
as in to dry
to make dry add a cup of desiccated coconut to the mix

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Recent Examples of desiccate By desiccating vegetation, the drought has already fueled severe wildfires, with 116,000 hectares burned in Spain and 42,000 hectares burned in France, according to the WWA report. — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 24 July 2026 Olive trees, desiccated from the Xylella fastidiosa bacterial epidemic, are consumed by fire and slump to the ground in a burnished black heap. — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026 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 First, the wood pieces are desiccated at a relatively low temperature — just above the boiling temperature of water — then squeezed into slabs. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for desiccate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiccate
  1. undermine
  2. dry
  3. weaken
  4. drain
  5. dehydrate
  6. petrify
  7. exhaust
  8. damp
Verb
  • Seeking to deliberately undermine, delegitimize and destroy is not Madisonian.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The strike has undermined the junta’s ability to provide public services.
    — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of undermine
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  • There’s also a tack room, where riding equipment is stored, along with spaces for feeding, washing, and drying horses.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The sheets are pressed to remove water and allowed to dry naturally.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of dry
Verb
  • Higher borrowing costs can eventually weaken loan demand and increase stress among borrowers.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Recent polling supports the article’s claim that Latino support has weakened amid concerns about inflation, immigration enforcement, jobs and wages.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of weaken
Verb
  • Excessive Wet Plants that are receiving excessive moisture or are not draining properly can also exhibit signs of decline, the plant expert offers.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Use fast-draining potting mix so the roots are not exposed to soggy soil for long periods of time.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of drain
Verb
  • Antihistamines have a general dehydrating effect that also reduces tear production.
    — Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
  • So before your fast begins, aim to stay hydrated to prevent getting dehydrated while fasting.
    — Reed Berger-Fleishman, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of dehydrate
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  • Here, a source of primordial terror—the gaze that petrifies—is deflected by way of the highly polished shield that Perseus wields against the creature.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The first film follows a group of French high-school students who travel to Naples on a school trip to discover the ruins of Pompeii and the bodies petrified by Vesuvius.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Definition of petrify
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  • The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have become grinding contests over which side can exhaust the other’s military capacity, economic resources, and political will.
    — NADIA SCHADLOW, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This change responds to the numerous college athlete-plaintiffs who have exhausted their NCAA eligibility, but who seek to continue playing or return to competition.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhaust
Verb
  • The preset low-speed compression and rebound damping settings can be fine-tuned further with twelve clicks of compression adjustment and sixteen clicks of rebound adjustment.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Bimota retunes the Balance Free Fork with a low spring rate, firmer compression damping, and softer rebound, while the rear damper can adjust up to 30 millimeters with an eccentric bolt.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of damp

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