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
  • Synergies evaporated, growth never materialized, and years later the stock is still trading far below its debut highs.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • With an 18-16 loss, the facade of Florida football, coach Billy Napier, the Heisman campaign of DJ Lagway and any likely College Football Playoff aspirations evaporated.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 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
  • Rinse the mop after each section, wring it dry, and move to another section until the entire floor has been cleaned.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • But after logging three and half miles through Miami one sweltering evening this week, members wrung out sweaty shirts, chugged ice water and welcomed a soaking rain shower at the finish line.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Most need to be dried on the tumble dry low setting to preserve their quality.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Heated air dries the clothes and breaks down the ozone, with sensors and filters ensuring no harmful gases or droplets are released.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Drip-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip-dry. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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