DRIED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

dried

verb

past tense of dry

as in scorched

to make dry the wind quickly dried their clothes

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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 Glulam laminations are dried before bonding, so there is simply no wet core left to split the wall later. — Rolanas Kutra, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 The potatoes are cut with a French fry cutter, soaked in water, then dried and pre-fried in peanut oil at 160C (320F). — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026 Because they’re dried, prunes have more concentrated antioxidants than many fresh fruits. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026 Instead of a sharp bite, black garlic tastes sweeter, tangier and more savory, with notes often compared to balsamic vinegar, molasses, tamarind, caramel and dried fruit. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026 The wood is also kiln-dried to prevent warping, splitting, cracking, mildew, and other potential wear and tear. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2026 After the coloration stage, the garments are washed and dried, leaving the pigment and pattern behind, according to Oxman. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 But like the Slip, when the tide recedes and the bar is cleaned and dried, business continues as usual. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Naturally curly hair can be reshaped with either, though hot rollers generally work best after the hair has been dried and smoothed if a more uniform curl pattern is desired. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

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Unprecedented high temperatures scorched the continent from late May until the end of August this year.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Toxic haze has covered parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore for weeks as Jakarta struggles to contain fires that have scorched large tracts of Borneo and Sumatra, with the smoke drifting across the region.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026

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The sinking will give new life to a vessel whose once-striking black-and-red exterior paint has been faded by the sun as rust spots pockmark a hull that ferried American luminaries and European royals across the Atlantic Ocean.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
Conflict in the Middle East has pushed oil prices consistently above $100 a barrel in recent months, and hopes have faded that a deal could lead to a reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz.

— Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of faded

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Those offseason moves, combined with the injuries, have withered the depth that had allowed Presti to be patient in trade negotiations during previous seasons, without feeling a need to make splashy midseason acquisitions.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
Planting bulbs below deciduous trees or shrubs that develop their foliage after the bulbs have bloomed and the foliage has withered and disintegrated is fine, as the bulbs still get dappled sunlight.

— Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of withered

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Osceola faces a $100 million budget shortfall and has drained most of its reserve funds.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
But this resilience should not be mistaken for future security of supply, especially as this potential escalation comes at a time when global inventory levels have been drained by around 1 billion barrels.

— Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of drained

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By midnight, the Anglo-French assault had stopped; not because their soldiers wilted, but because the governments commanding them had been forced to capitulate under pressure from Washington.

— David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026
Add broccoli rabe and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and wilted, about 5 minutes.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of wilted

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And dry forests and parched soils significantly increase the likelihood and severity of wildfires.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
The season’s first Santa Ana wind event will begin Wednesday and ramp up Thursday, bringing significant fire risk to parched Los Angeles County.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of parched

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