DRIP-DRY Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

drip-dry

verb

Definition of drip-dry

as in to evaporate

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Recent Examples of drip-dry Let the plants drip-dry before returning them to their regular spots. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024

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The Huskies’ 3-point shooting woes also evaporated in the comfortable confines of Gampel.

— Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Thursday’s losses were broad after gains for the majority of stocks on Wall Street during the morning quickly evaporated.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of evaporate

Verb

The Emory oaks that had been drying out as Resolution dewaters the underground shafts were reviving, their leaves fleshing out and appearing healthier as water seeped into the ground.

— The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
The Pensées, however, was submerged near the harbor despite attempts to dewater it with pumps.

— Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 5 July 2022

Definition of dewater

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Season four is the most enjoyable The Gilded Age has ever been, but wringing every ounce of pleasure out of the experience requires a willingness to approach this show with the right mind-set.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
The electricity had been gone for hours and the summer heat wrung sweat out of everyone in the room.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of wring

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The neighboring second room has detergent vending machines, cushy chairs to make waiting for those socks to dry more pleasant, and a pair of tall tables ideal for folding clothes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
The agency urged residents to help prevent the virus from spreading by avoiding the transfer of fish between bodies of water and cleaning, draining and drying boats and fishing equipment after use.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026

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