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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And the talent gap between Self’s program and the rest the Big 12 has all but evaporated thanks to NIL and other factors.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Many of the chemicals found beneath Atlas evaporate at room temperature and sneak into buildings through cracks in foundations, floor drains or other gaps — a process known as vapor intrusion.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The new dam can dewater the lake if need be, engineers said.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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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
Verb
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Dip a clean sponge or microfiber cloth into the water, and wring out any excess moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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In less capable hands, these pieces could plod aimlessly and fade away, but Lawson knows how to wring complexity from a minimal set of elements.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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The duo spoke with The Hollywood Reporter right as the ink dried on the merger agreement.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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Prevent rust by drying fixtures, avoiding scratches, and keeping the bathroom well-ventilated.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Drip-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip-dry. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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