drip-dry

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drip-dry
Verb
  • But the feel-good factor evaporated following a chastening 3-0 opening-weekend loss away to promoted Sunderland.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • That subsidy for all public media evaporates starting Wednesday with the new federal fiscal year.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The new dam can dewater the lake if need be, engineers said.
    Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Hands are wrung together or flung wide.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Make sure to wring out excess liquid from a wipe before cleaning the area.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Quince Flowknit Mid-Rise Jogger The Quince pants are crafted from a blend of recycled polyester and spandex, which is quick-drying, moisture-wicking, and stretchy for ultimate comfort while traveling.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Rinse and dry your pan, and then swipe a light layer of oil around the cooking surface.
    Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Drip-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip-dry. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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