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 made especially for hot days with sweat-wicking technology that dries quickly.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Our editors love this multi-styling tool, which dries hair quickly and creates a variety of styles, from fluffy curls to sleek straight tresses.
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Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Prevent snails and slugs by watering your plants in the morning so the soil dries before nightfall.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
With special Japanese cooling technology, the blanket absorbs body heat and quickly dries sweat so you’re not left sleeping in a puddle.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 May 2026
Choose a non-toxic glue that dries clear and works on most surfaces.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
19 May 2026
Water in the morning so the foliage dries by midday.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Our editors love this multi-styling tool, which dries hair quickly and creates a variety of styles, from fluffy curls to sleek straight tresses.
—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Prevent snails and slugs by watering your plants in the morning so the soil dries before nightfall.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
With special Japanese cooling technology, the blanket absorbs body heat and quickly dries sweat so you’re not left sleeping in a puddle.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dries
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France followed its hottest-ever day with yet more brutal temperatures as a deadly heat wave scorches much of western Europe.
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Protection from the sun is key for this plant because bright sun scorches its leaves.
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But with parking spaces costing thousands of dollars apiece — one transportation cost analysis put the land-and-construction cost of a surface parking space at about $8,000 in 2022 dollars — the incentive to design bigger spaces quickly fades.
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Then again later, because the panic fades before anything gets built.
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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.
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Alcohol While a cold glass of beer or a mixed drink may feel refreshing in the moment, alcohol dehydrates you.
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If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
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Keep a shallow pan or old towel handy in case any water drains during the process.
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The combination of heat and humidity can be dangerous for humans, because humidity impacts how sweat evaporates, and that’s a cooling mechanism.
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When volatility hits, this underlying capital evaporates, leaving you with no direct recourse to the true lenders.
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“Dries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dries. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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