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 high-pressure mop is automatically refilled with water at the docking station, and cleans itself with hot water (131 degrees F), then dries itself with 145-degree hot air.
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Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Our Top Sunscreens Under Makeup But a few strategic steps can prevent that from happening, like using a lightweight moisturizer and wearing a makeup-friendly SPF that absorbs quickly, dries down smoothly, and doesn’t leave behind a slick or tacky finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Choose a non-toxic glue that dries clear and works on most surfaces.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 19 May 2026
Water in the morning so the foliage dries by midday.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The all-in-one station empties the dust, washes, and dries its own mop pads.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
The soil gets watered, then gradually dries before the next round.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Unlike many spray sunscreens that feel sticky or heavy, this one truly dries down fast and disappears into the skin.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Along with regulating temperature, the fabric resists wrinkles, dries quickly after a wash, and has an easy, low‑maintenance feel.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Our Top Sunscreens Under Makeup But a few strategic steps can prevent that from happening, like using a lightweight moisturizer and wearing a makeup-friendly SPF that absorbs quickly, dries down smoothly, and doesn’t leave behind a slick or tacky finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Choose a non-toxic glue that dries clear and works on most surfaces.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 19 May 2026
Water in the morning so the foliage dries by midday.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The all-in-one station empties the dust, washes, and dries its own mop pads.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
The soil gets watered, then gradually dries before the next round.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Unlike many spray sunscreens that feel sticky or heavy, this one truly dries down fast and disappears into the skin.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Along with regulating temperature, the fabric resists wrinkles, dries quickly after a wash, and has an easy, low‑maintenance feel.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dries
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The United Kingdom smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday as a spring heat wave scorches parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Tucson will also be at or near record temperatures through March 27 as the state’s unprecedented heat wave scorches on, the weather service said.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jeans then usually go through finishing treatments to create different shades, fades and distressed textures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Its effectiveness fades quickly outdoors, so combining methods works best.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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Pest Control Baking soda acts as a barrier that dehydrates slugs, causes ants to lose their scent trail, and keeps aphids away.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Alcohol While a cold glass of beer or a mixed drink may feel refreshing in the moment, alcohol dehydrates you.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Make sure the soil at the planting site drains within one hour following heavy rain, as peach trees do not tolerate soggy soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Field observations noted that a manhole at the location was spilling into an area roughly 100 feet by 10 feet, with runoff entering a stream that drains into the tributary.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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In fact, boiling concentrates nitrates as water evaporates, making the problem worse rather than better.—
Ryan Brennan
May 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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In fact, boiling concentrates nitrates as water evaporates.—
Ryan Brennan
May 27,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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“Dries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dries. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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