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
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.
—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
Torn or Frayed Grass Tips Dull mower blades can tear or rip the grass tips, giving your lawn a dried-out and yellowish appearance, says Eric Halfman, lawn equipment go-to-market manager at John Deere.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Pay attention to the weather and wait to mow until the grass has dried and the soil is firm following a rainfall event.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The polish dried in five minutes and lasted for three weeks.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 13 June 2026
During the cheese-making process, the casein – which forms solid curds – is separated from the liquid whey, which is dried to form a powder.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
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
Torn or Frayed Grass Tips Dull mower blades can tear or rip the grass tips, giving your lawn a dried-out and yellowish appearance, says Eric Halfman, lawn equipment go-to-market manager at John Deere.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Pay attention to the weather and wait to mow until the grass has dried and the soil is firm following a rainfall event.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The polish dried in five minutes and lasted for three weeks.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 13 June 2026
During the cheese-making process, the casein – which forms solid curds – is separated from the liquid whey, which is dried to form a powder.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dried
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By Thursday afternoon, Quarry 2 had burned more than 17,000 acres while Wells had scorched 600, according to the Florida Forest Service fire map.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Remove Dead Flowers but Don't Overprune Remove dead flowers but leave any partially dead or scorched leaves in place.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Back on the field in Casablanca, the politics, war and debate faded away, leaving only a group of teenagers chasing a ball.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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That faded almost immediately, though the headache lingered half the day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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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.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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White evangelical churches—revivalists, under Sutton’s classification system—experienced remarkable growth, while liberal mainline Protestant churches withered.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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As a skin care ingredient, hyaluronic acid floods withered, thirsty skin with moisture, thereby smoothing the appearance of fine lines.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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Henao's brother, Felipe, claimed in a civil complaint filed in May 2026 that Knezevich and his lawyers had systematically drained his sister of about $6 million in equity for over a year through fraudulent transactions.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Other residents have had their gas tanks drilled and drained.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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If the plant stays wilted overnight, start to check for signs of overwatering, poor drainage, or stressed roots.—
Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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How to Shop for Fresh Corn When buying fresh corn, choose ears that feel heavy for their size and have fresh-looking husks that aren't wilted or dried out.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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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.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The result is hair that feels soft rather than stiff; piece-y and matte, but never parched.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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If your skin has been looking a little dull, dehydrated, or uneven after long days in the sun, this milky toner is here to restore your glow.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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Fans will want to drink plenty of water to avoid getting dehydrated as the elevation will impact those who have not acclimated to the thinner air yet.—
Aaron Mentkowski,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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“Dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dried. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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