DRIP-DRIES Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

drip-dries

verb

present tense third-person singular of drip-dry

as in evaporates

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This could be a daily task when the weather is hot, especially when your spillers are in a small container or a coconut husk hanging flower basket, as the moisture evaporates more quickly.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Unglazed terracotta pots require frequent watering because moisture evaporates through the clay.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

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