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
With its PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, the ink dries quickly to avoid smudging, while the two-sided printing capabilities increase efficiency.
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
Analysts have observed that Moscow has been building up reserves and its operations are expected to gain tempo as the spring warmth dries the terrain.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The mascara dries quickly, and there’s no mess or smudging.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
Anyone who regularly dries indoors should consider a dehumidifier.
—Melissa Grustat, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Once dispensed, the airy propellants in the formula expand and then evaporate, giving the roots a subtle lift as your hair dries.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Bright sunlight prematurely dries the window-washing solution, often leaving streaks or spots behind.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Use an exterior polycrylic-style lacquer, applying two to three thin coats once the paint dries.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
The fragrance opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom; features heart notes of tobacco flower, vetiver and patchouli, and dries down to base notes of cashmere wood, palo santo, incense, leather, oud and cade.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
Analysts have observed that Moscow has been building up reserves and its operations are expected to gain tempo as the spring warmth dries the terrain.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The mascara dries quickly, and there’s no mess or smudging.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
Anyone who regularly dries indoors should consider a dehumidifier.
—Melissa Grustat, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Once dispensed, the airy propellants in the formula expand and then evaporate, giving the roots a subtle lift as your hair dries.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Bright sunlight prematurely dries the window-washing solution, often leaving streaks or spots behind.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Use an exterior polycrylic-style lacquer, applying two to three thin coats once the paint dries.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
The fragrance opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom; features heart notes of tobacco flower, vetiver and patchouli, and dries down to base notes of cashmere wood, palo santo, incense, leather, oud and cade.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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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Gorman's family said earlier this week that her murder cannot be a case that fades from public attention.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the Labubu frenzy fades, HSBC last month trimmed its revenue growth forecast for Pop Mart this year from around 30% to under 24%, and expects a 11% to 13% cut in 2026-2027 earnings.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Forgetting to Stay Hydrated While there's a widespread perception that coffee dehydrates, that's not necessarily true.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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Drink more water, too, since vomiting dehydrates you.—
Katie Way,
SELF,
19 Dec. 2025
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What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Years of use as a makeshift neighborhood have degraded the forest and contributed to pollution in Coyote Creek, which drains into San Francisco Bay, city leaders say.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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When processes break down—whether because billionaires operate above the law, presidents govern by fiat, or monopolies crush competition—that belief evaporates.—
Anthony Scaramucci,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The detection is particularly remarkable because carbon dioxide ice evaporates more easily than water ice.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Dries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dries. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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