drip-dries

Definition of drip-driesnext
present tense third-person singular of drip-dry

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evaporates
Verb
  • Wind, sun exposure, and air temperature all impact how quickly water evaporates from the soil.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • 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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“Drip-dries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip-dries. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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