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
Anyone who regularly dries indoors should consider a dehumidifier.
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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
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
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
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
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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As Henry’s memory fades, Caroline must navigate the unimaginable journey of losing her lifelong partner while finding strength in a new friendship.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Miami outscored Brooklyn 33-23 in the final period, the kind of quarter where the floor opens up, rotations soften and playmaking becomes easier as competitiveness fades down the stretch.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 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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Pack drains a 3 and is up to 19 points, and Texas is on the verge of tumbling to the 10th seed in the SEC Tournament and back onto the NCAA bubble.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Choose a commercial seed-starting mix that is loose and drains well.—
Holly McNamara,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Wind, sun exposure, and air temperature all impact how quickly water evaporates from the soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Watering between 10 am and 4 pm wastes water; most of it evaporates before reaching roots.—
Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Dries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dries. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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