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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Every range hood has a filter that captures all the grease and oil that evaporates off the stove.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
When the air is dry, sweat evaporates quickly and even on very hot days, most people can produce enough sweat to keep their body temperature regulated.

— Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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