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 creamy dressing is made with Greek yogurt, lots of fresh and dried dill, and lemon juice, and the plate gets plenty of color from radishes, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Most can’t be dried in the dryer, but drying them on a hanger or using clothespins can cause the fabric to stretch out in all the wrong places.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
How to Eat Lentils are available dried or pre-cooked and canned, which is a convenient option for last-minute meals.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Companies competed for Nvidia H100 allocations like traders bidding on oil futures, accepting 12-month waitlists and signing data center leases before the concrete had dried.
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Vasu Raj Jain,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Even before the ink had dried on the House settlement agreements, reports emerged of prospective claims buyers aggressively pitching class members with offers for pennies on the dollar and not disclosing the risks.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Sean McGuire had dried blood on both of his hands and scratch marks on his body, Alvarado said.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Many evaporative dog cooling collars can be machine-washed and dried.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
The polish dried in five minutes and lasted for three weeks.
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Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Most can’t be dried in the dryer, but drying them on a hanger or using clothespins can cause the fabric to stretch out in all the wrong places.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
How to Eat Lentils are available dried or pre-cooked and canned, which is a convenient option for last-minute meals.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Companies competed for Nvidia H100 allocations like traders bidding on oil futures, accepting 12-month waitlists and signing data center leases before the concrete had dried.
—
Vasu Raj Jain,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Even before the ink had dried on the House settlement agreements, reports emerged of prospective claims buyers aggressively pitching class members with offers for pennies on the dollar and not disclosing the risks.
—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Sean McGuire had dried blood on both of his hands and scratch marks on his body, Alvarado said.
—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Many evaporative dog cooling collars can be machine-washed and dried.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
The polish dried in five minutes and lasted for three weeks.
—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dried
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The Palisades Fire claimed the lives of a dozen people and scorched thousands of homes and businesses in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles.
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More than 40 people have drowned in France over the past five days as the country is scorched by a brutal heatwave.
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By the time the Giants jumped to a 2-0 lead in Tuesday’s second inning over West Sacramento’s A’s, the protestors had faded from the plaza.
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Election betting was common until the 1940s, then mysteriously faded away.
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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.
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White evangelical churches—revivalists, under Sutton’s classification system—experienced remarkable growth, while liberal mainline Protestant churches withered.
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As a skin care ingredient, hyaluronic acid floods withered, thirsty skin with moisture, thereby smoothing the appearance of fine lines.
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, the National Mall fixture has turned an algae green (this often happens after it is drained for maintenance).
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Rumors swirled that Lachlan and his Scottish country mates — the traveling pep squad known as the Tartan Army — had drained the pub of all its beer on Sunday night.
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Tomato plants and their relatives (peppers, eggplants, potatoes) are sensitive to juglone in the soil, which can cause yellow or wilted foliage, stunted growth, and plant death.
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The Algerian defense seemed beaten, broken and demoralized by Messi and his teammates and wilted by the heat in Kansas City.
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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.
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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.
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The treatment for a cramp may vary depending on the root cause; for instance, if an athlete is cramping because they’re dehydrated, then the best remedy would be IV fluid or electrolyte water.
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They can get dehydrated and overexposed to the sun and are unable to cool down.
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“Dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dried. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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