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
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.
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James Manso, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Snow disappearing earlier than average leaves the ground exposed to warmer weather in the spring and summer, which dries soils and vegetation quicker, said Daniel McEvoy, researcher with the Western Regional Climate Center.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Snow disappearing earlier than average leaves the ground exposed to warmer weather in the spring and summer that dries soils and vegetation quicker, said Daniel McEvoy, researcher with the Western Regional Climate Center.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, orange blossom and tuberose add to the aroma of summer blooms, before the scent dries down to its base notes of amber and musk.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
After rinsing, Enma dries the silver immediately with a soft absorbent cloth to avoid any water marks.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
The eco mode, or low heat setting, on a dryer dryer dries your clothes at a lower temperature over a longer period of time.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
When the board dries, apply a coat of oil and beeswax cream to remoisturize the wood.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
In one striking moment, a woman dries dishes in one of the communal houses of the Niskayuna Shaker settlement.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
James Manso, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Snow disappearing earlier than average leaves the ground exposed to warmer weather in the spring and summer, which dries soils and vegetation quicker, said Daniel McEvoy, researcher with the Western Regional Climate Center.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Snow disappearing earlier than average leaves the ground exposed to warmer weather in the spring and summer that dries soils and vegetation quicker, said Daniel McEvoy, researcher with the Western Regional Climate Center.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, orange blossom and tuberose add to the aroma of summer blooms, before the scent dries down to its base notes of amber and musk.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
After rinsing, Enma dries the silver immediately with a soft absorbent cloth to avoid any water marks.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
The eco mode, or low heat setting, on a dryer dryer dries your clothes at a lower temperature over a longer period of time.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
When the board dries, apply a coat of oil and beeswax cream to remoisturize the wood.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
In one striking moment, a woman dries dishes in one of the communal houses of the Niskayuna Shaker settlement.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 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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Finally, the nebula fades away and only a white dwarf is left behind.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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City of London skyline with 20 Fenchurch Street, affectionately nicknamed the Walkie Talkie as light fades at dusk on 27th November 2025 in London, United Kingdom.—
Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 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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Keep a shallow pan or old towel handy in case any water drains during the process.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Use a good quality potting mix that drains well in the container.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last year, master distiller Brian Prewitt told Robb Report that the Commonwealth’s hot, humid summers and mild winters mean that more water evaporates as part of the angel’s share than alcohol.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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Those imposing wooden doors open onto a lobby where stress evaporates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Dries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dries. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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