drip-drying

present participle of drip-dry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drip-drying
evaporating
Verb
  • This herb spreads as a natural groundcover that acts like living mulch, preventing moisture from evaporating and stopping weeds from taking root.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
  • This acts as a shield to lock moisture in, preventing that precious water your humectants just gathered from evaporating into the room.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
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“Drip-drying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip-drying. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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