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as in thirsty
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
the dry climate of the American Southwest
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a very dry topic for a lecture at a museum of natural history
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as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
a dry temperament that suited him well in a desk job that required no interaction with the customers
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as in to scorch
to make dry
the wind quickly dried their clothes
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as in to fade
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
his creative talents were just drying on the vine in that small, provincial town
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as in prohibitionist
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Recent Examples of dry
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Normal relative humidity for Florida’s dry season is 50% to 70%.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Flavors of purple plum, blackberry, clove, and cherry pipe tobacco are supported by opulent tannins that slowly recede into a long, drying finish.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Making sure the berries are completely dry before storing.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Normal relative humidity for Florida’s dry season is 50% to 70%.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
So the next time your lotion or shampoo spills or leaks, there’s no need to panic—just throw it in the washing machine and lay flat to dry.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Flavors of purple plum, blackberry, clove, and cherry pipe tobacco are supported by opulent tannins that slowly recede into a long, drying finish.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry
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But in the shadows, amid growing unease at the blood-thirsty actions of the realm’s merciless Mad King, dissenters from his inner circle anxiously advance a treasonous plot.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Check For Underwatering A peace lily with drooping or wilting leaves is probably a thirsty plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Endless gastronomic delights, diverse architecture, and neighborhoods packed with character ensure visitors have everything but a boring trip to the large coastal metropolis.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Who says neutrals have to be boring?—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The property’s biggest surprise may be its detached guest house, which is ready for visitors, multigenerational living or for working from home.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Senate Bill 1277 would cut text limiting what counts as an ADU, essentially allowing detached ADUs with the same consideration as apartments inside a home.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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Move the pot into brighter light, keeping in mind that direct sun can scorch the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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And, yes, Jung is scorching balls out of the gate.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Once the blocks and spires of Palma faded into the distance, the 25-minute drive from the airport took me past crumbling homes, fields of curious farm animals, and not a soul in sight for miles at a time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Singleton acknowledged that sustaining the coordinated, multi-agency model beyond the World Cup will be difficult once the spotlight fades.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rather than celebrate, prohibitionists demand more restrictions, more penalties, more stigma.—
Martin Cullip,
Boston Herald,
1 Oct. 2025
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That bill passed the Senate but never even got a hearing in the House — a discordant note in an otherwise relentless prohibitionist score.—
Robert Hoban,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But that boost also didn’t last long – 2025 was marked mostly by Russia’s slow, grinding offensive along the 1,200-kilometer-long frontline.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Implementing peace deals is notoriously difficult, so slow progress can be expected.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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This year, Russia has worked to keep Ukraine cold, presumably in an attempt to turn us against each other.—
Daria Kolomiec,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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The orange juice is cold and freshly pressed, the espresso dark and strong, the tea served with a strainer (because proper leaves are used).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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