as in dry
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
a droughty region that could never support settlements
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Adjective
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Nylon and polyester are two of the most popular raincoat fabrics, which are effective at wicking away moisture and keeping you dry.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025 -
Sure enough, the inspector totaled 25 in a storage bag box on a kitchen dry storage rack; 20 on a rack next to the kitchen prep table; and three under the three-compartment sink.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On the other hand, some users were just straight up thirsty right along with Moore.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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This argument echoes Noakes’s critique of hydration research, which was that studies didn’t distinguish between being dehydrated and feeling thirsty.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Satellite imagery captured on March 4, published by NASA showed clouds of dust appearing to originate from arid landscapes in northern Mexico and West Texas.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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When hiking or driving through the park, keep an eye out for all of the amazing wildlife that live in this high-elevation, arid ecosystem—just don’t feed them.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Droughty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droughty. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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