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dried

verb

past tense of dry
1
as in scorched
to make dry the wind quickly dried their clothes

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2
as in faded
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness his creative talents were just drying on the vine in that small, provincial town

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Recent Examples of dried The University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension similarly recommends harvesting when the seeds become light brown and the plant has dried, typically about two to three weeks after flowering. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026 There’s no smoky cast to the Virginia Distillery’s whiskey, for unlike that of the famed makers on Scotland’s Islay island, its malted barley is not dried over peat fires. — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026 The text is written on parchment made from sheep, fleeced, their hides soaked in lime, stretched and dried. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 Canned options can be rinsed to reduce sodium, but fresh and dried options are also available. — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026 Nipples, valves, and small accessories still need to be washed, sterilized, dried, and prepared for the next feed. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Her hair, however, juxtaposed the cool weather gear, adding a touch of warmth with its honeycomb coloring and wild waves that appeared dried from the ocean. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Those pellets were then placed into moulds and dried, allowing the fungal threads to come together and form a continuous sheet. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Testing during the outbreak investigations found both outbreaks linked to organic whole milk supplied by Organic West Milk that was spray-dried by Dairy Farmers of America, the Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday. — Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dried
  1. scorched
  2. faded
  3. baked
  4. withered
  5. drained
  6. wilted
  7. parched
  8. dehydrated
Verb
  • In 2019 another blaze there, also dubbed the Getty Fire, scorched more than 700 acres.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Sudan’s civil war turned its national museum into a battlefield and crime scene, with ancient statues shattered, skeletal remains scorched and vaults of gold looted.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of scorched
Verb
  • The basil has wilted, the beach towels have been stowed away, the tan has faded.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Her relief faded when the pharmacist told her that the price had once again gone up, leaving her with no choice but to underdose the lifesaving medication.
    — Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of faded
Verb
  • Inside the venue, each place setting was adorned in part by one of the nearly 200 cake pops sized, measured and baked by organizing committee member Shaikh, who not only committed the week prior to bake for the ball, but also enjoyed developing a sisterhood with the rest of the organizers.
    — Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of baked
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  • Sarah Dorsey, a parent at Ardrey Kell, previously said her trust in the district has withered amid the upheaval.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, there were moments in Sunday’s decisive 23-10 victory that give hope that these aren’t the same Jets from a year ago, who withered quickly in a lost season and didn’t win their first game until late October.
    — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of withered
Verb
  • Over and over, my father rinsed the rice, drained the water, then filled the pot again.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • If numbers don’t lie…are Hollywood and the streaming platforms actually beginning to release the stale notion that middle-aged and older women are drained of their creative juices after menopause?
    — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of drained
Verb
  • The basil has wilted, the beach towels have been stowed away, the tan has faded.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Cook, tossing occasionally, until bok choy is wilted, about 2 minutes.
    — Catherine Yoo, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of wilted
Verb
  • The fragrance-free formula contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which are the best lightweight, skin-brightening humectants for hydrating parched skin.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Despite its creamier texture, the moisturizer absorbs quickly—especially if your skin is parched—and doesn’t leave behind any residue.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of parched
Verb
  • Alcohol Alcohol is one of the least effective choices when you’re dehydrated.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 17 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 dehydrated

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“Dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dried. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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