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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Their defense, so strong over the first three games of the series, evaporated in the second half Monday night.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Sports vanished, graduations were skipped, and normal social interactions evaporated.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 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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Fey’s next big project, the Netflix comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, wrung humor out of an abused, traumatized kidnapping victim’s adventures in a cruel city plagued by economic inequality.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
1 May 2025
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But there’s something abject about taking up such a fraught subject, wringing every ounce of suspense and dramatic potential out of it, and then backing away as though Tim’s arc is just another story of sad enlightenment.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Use a dishcloth to wash all parts, rinse, and place in the drying rack.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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The mop combo feature is great thanks to the drying capabilities.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2025
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“Drip-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip-dry. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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