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.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drip-dry
Verb
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The water that evaporates needs to be replaced for the plant to keep functioning.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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The warm, sunny weather was helping the thin layer of oil evaporate, and the spill did not seem to harm wildlife, Laughlin said.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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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
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That process, meant to dewater the mining zone so workers and equipment can enter the mountain, worries Patagonia residents like Carolyn Shafer.—
Brandon Loomis,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Sep. 2023
Verb
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Some spin mops come with a two-tank system to keep clean water and dirty water separate, and some mop buckets have a foot pedal to use for wringing rather than a pumping motion.—
Amanda Ogle,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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August is the worst parts of summer concentrated and then wrung out over the course of more than four sweaty, sticky weeks.—
Bryan Walsh,
Vox,
26 May 2025
Verb
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As airflow becomes restricted, the appliance must work harder to dry your clothes, resulting in longer drying times, higher energy bills, and unnecessary wear and tear.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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But the specialty drink is far from alone as trade barriers weaken already drying demand for spirits.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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“Drip-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip-dry. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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