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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest a very dry topic for a lecture at a museum of natural history

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dry

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verb

dry

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noun

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Recent Examples of dry
Verb
Keen Targhee 4 Mid-height Waterproof Hiking Shoes These Keen hiking shoes are designed for comfort and versatility on various terrains thanks to the brand’s waterproofing system that keeps your feet dry, while the breathable mesh upper ensures ventilation during hikes. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025 Some southeast Michigan residents have reported duller fall colors this year as the region saw a warmer, drier start to fall. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Pumpkin seeds can be flavored and then baked to dry them for long-term storage. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025 No paper towels or air blower for drying hands were at the handwash sink next to the three-compartment sink. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry
Adjective
  • Formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and the same botanical oil blend as Weleda’s iconic Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream, this milky mist refreshes thirsty skin during both dry winter days and long afternoons spent in stale office air.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Mammoth Music and Arts Festival Arrive to Mammoth Music and Arts Festival hungry, thirsty and ready to rock.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Lina had given up pretending to sleep; her parents were boring today.
    Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Others have called out the boring marketing campaign based around flogging variants in order for Swift to finally beat the record for the biggest opening sales week for a female artist in history (currently held by Adele, which she is likely projected to break).
    Bianca Davino, Refinery29, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • But in listening to separate end-of-season reflections from Tucker and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, both sides sound detached.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • In the detached home market, there are 9,001 active listings year-to-date, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors’ monthly report.
    Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Leaf scorch on indoor plants is typically caused by drying drafts, high temperatures, incorrect light choices, or cold stress.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Allure editors have long sung the praises of Dyson’s beauty tools—like the Supersonic Origin Hair Dryer, which cuts dry time without scorching your strands, and the Airwrap Origin, known for giving you a salon-quality blowout with barely any heat.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That legacy hasn’t faded, but the region feels freshly alive these days as chefs, artists, and creative entrepreneurs put down roots.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • With spring bloomers like azaleas, wait to prune later in spring after the flowers have faded.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That bill passed the Senate but never even got a hearing in the House — a discordant note in an otherwise relentless prohibitionist score.
    Robert Hoban, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Abolitionists, farmers, emancipated Blacks, mechanics, prohibitionists, and populists all used fusion voting during the 19th century to make sure that their voices were heard by their fellow citizens as well as the leaders of this vast, diverse nation.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • Losing is so deeply ingrained in the fabric of this franchise that every slow start has the potential to snowball.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • His administration has seen some success; inflation in Argentina eased this year to the slowest monthly pace in more than four years.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Frankincense and resins open the composition, mingling with tonka and vanilla bean for a sensual, sophisticated, and addictive aroma that invites you to linger beside a boutique hotel’s flickering fireplace on a cold night.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
  • This matching set’s rise to Amazon popularity couldn’t come at a better time, with cold weather and the holidays right around the corner.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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