1
as in scorches
to make dry
the wind quickly dried their clothes
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2
as in fades
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 dries
It’s wrapped in coral velvet — a soft and highly absorbent fabric that dries fast, according to shoppers.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Then the system cleans the brushroll, and dries it at almost 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
This asymmetrical structure ensures that one side of the fabric remains relatively wet while the other continuously dries.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Use a tapered brush to blend—but be quick, the pigment dries fast.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
The liquid applies in a dark hue, dries down within a few minutes, and peels off to reveal a smudge-proof liner that truly lasts all day.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Liquid chalk markers use various alcohols to create transferable liquid chalk that dries entirely on the board.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
These high-rise cuties look office-appropriate but feel more like leggings, thanks to four-way stretch and thermoregulating fabric that dries quickly and helps to wick away sweat throughout the day.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Then the system cleans the brushroll, and dries it at almost 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
This asymmetrical structure ensures that one side of the fabric remains relatively wet while the other continuously dries.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Use a tapered brush to blend—but be quick, the pigment dries fast.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
The liquid applies in a dark hue, dries down within a few minutes, and peels off to reveal a smudge-proof liner that truly lasts all day.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Liquid chalk markers use various alcohols to create transferable liquid chalk that dries entirely on the board.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
These high-rise cuties look office-appropriate but feel more like leggings, thanks to four-way stretch and thermoregulating fabric that dries quickly and helps to wick away sweat throughout the day.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dries
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As the world around them scorches under record heat, a family walks into the woods, asking what the future holds in this thermal dystopia.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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That’s the difference between fury that scorches everything in sight and anger that fuels justice.—
Marc Brackett,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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That relatively minor problem fades into the background when he’s suddenly called back to his hometown to raise an estranged teenage daughter (Hannah Elise Adolfsen Fjeldbraaten) who doesn’t want to know him.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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For most people, the effect is mild and fades as your body processes the caffeine.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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Drink more water, too, since vomiting dehydrates you.—
Katie Way,
SELF,
19 Dec. 2025
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Mill’s technology dehydrates food scraps overnight, reducing volume by up to 80%.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This structural and compounding loss heightened by sidelining Black women’s leaders drains institutions of current productivity and future leadership pipelines.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Fill the pot with loose, slightly acidic soil that drains quickly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Already, 10 times more water evaporates off Arizona’s arid landscape and fitful rivers.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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When the sun is just skimming across the horizon and ducking behind other peaks, all the heat that the sun baked into the snow and rocks during the day evaporates—fast.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Dries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dries. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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