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 striking blooms make excellent cut flowers, both fresh and dried, and attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Fresh basil is essential—do not swap in dried.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
They are sold fresh, dried, frozen, or canned.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
But for export, the leaves must be picked, dried and pulverized into a powder.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Steep fresh or dried young leaves for a brew that’s earthy, slightly bitter and reminiscent of green tea without the caffeine.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Combine a handful of nuts with fresh or dried fruit.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
Simple Hydrangea Centerpiece Whether fresh or dried, hydrangeas are a beautiful pick for a simple Mother's Day centerpiece.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
It is first pulverized into a fine powder, then dried, purified, and treated at the surface to optimize its reactivity.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Fresh basil is essential—do not swap in dried.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
They are sold fresh, dried, frozen, or canned.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
But for export, the leaves must be picked, dried and pulverized into a powder.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Steep fresh or dried young leaves for a brew that’s earthy, slightly bitter and reminiscent of green tea without the caffeine.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Combine a handful of nuts with fresh or dried fruit.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
Simple Hydrangea Centerpiece Whether fresh or dried, hydrangeas are a beautiful pick for a simple Mother's Day centerpiece.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
It is first pulverized into a fine powder, then dried, purified, and treated at the surface to optimize its reactivity.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dried
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The weekend blaze at a mattress factory on Cortlandt Street scorched an entire block and is still causing problems across the community.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The fires scorched trails, campgrounds and beloved ecosystems in and around Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapahoe and Roosevelt national forests.—
Kyle Manley,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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As the sunlight faded on a cobblestone street, more than 200 students from New York University gathered at a table nearly as long as the city block.—
Susan Svrluga,
Washington Post,
6 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the risks for ships and crew haven't faded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 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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Decades of relations built through OPEC and other organizations withered under fire, while Western and Israeli ties deepened through the Abraham Accords and shared security threats from Iran.—
Judah Taub,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Its power has withered amid years without peace negotiations and Israel tightening its grip on the occupied West Bank.—
SAM METZ,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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Success is dependent on being planted in sunny locations with moist, well-drained, and neutral to slightly alkaline pH soils.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Paying for that organization’s work, along with fees billed by lawyers on the case, sometimes drained people’s savings at a rapid pace, the Tribune found.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Come winter most gardens are a little past their prime, looking brown, wilted, and maybe a little sad.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Cook, covered, until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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The body flushes the extra sugar out through urine — and takes a lot of hydration with it, leaving people both running to the bathroom constantly and feeling parched.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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It’s also raised fears that parched landscapes could stoke wildfires.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Excess sugar overwhelms the kidneys, which flush it — along with hydrating fluids — out through urine, leaving people dehydrated and trapped in a cycle of thirst.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Many of the sloths delivered to the facility were dehydrated and underweight, the zoo said, but the animals are now eating and drinking properly.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dried. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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