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as in thirsty
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
the dry climate of the American Southwest
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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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as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
a dry temperament that suited him well in a desk job that required no interaction with the customers
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as in to scorch
to make dry
the wind quickly dried their clothes
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as in to fade
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
his creative talents were just drying on the vine in that small, provincial town
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as in prohibitionist
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Recent Examples of dry
Jeff Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Wednesday will be hot, windy and very dry in Minnesota, prompting critical fire danger for much of the state.
—Joseph Dames, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The airflow helps screens dry faster and gets you back to done sooner.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The high fire risk was expected to continue each afternoon through Friday due to the very dry conditions, the weather service said.
—Jeff Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Wednesday will be hot, windy and very dry in Minnesota, prompting critical fire danger for much of the state.
—Joseph Dames, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
The exterior of the bag has mesh water bottle holders, nylon straps for two hiking poles, and a bungee cord that reviewers use to dry clothing while hiking.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The airflow helps screens dry faster and gets you back to done sooner.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry
Adjective
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But these events didn’t include humans on or near the Moon, and many people around my age are thirsty for their own lunar memories to share.—
Jennifer Levasseur,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plants have a shallow root system, so allow plenty of space for roots to develop when planting around foundations, hardscape, and thirsty trees and shrubs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pickled onions add a bright acidity, and everything gets tossed in barbecue sauce for a sweet and savory salad that’s anything but boring.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Pastas and Grains Similar to powdered laundry detergent, pastas and grains have packaging that's dull, boring, and bulky.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The tornado sucked out the front window of his house and ripped the door off his detached garage.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Gemini, however, brings the sparkle of clever insight, but their playful approach thrives more in detached, light-hearted settings.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers were connected, apparently having had time to adjust to the loss of their two leading scorers, LeBron James acting as a brilliant playmaker for scorching hot shooters like Kennard, who hit all five of his treys in scoring a career playoff-high 27 points.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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After Freddie Freeman scorched a two-out triple to left-center, Karros robbed Hernandez of extra bases with a diving stop and a perfect throw to first for the out.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The kind that organizations get judged on long after the applause fades.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Shapiro-Ikenberry led through most of the first half of the race before fading to seventh.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rather than celebrate, prohibitionists demand more restrictions, more penalties, more stigma.—
Martin Cullip,
Boston Herald,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Plane outlets are often slow, loose, or even nonexistent, and when delays stack up, a dead phone becomes a real problem—not just an inconvenience.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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When Manning began teaching in the early 1990s, communication between teachers and parents moved at a slower, more deliberate pace.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Garlic is a slow-growing and cold-hardy plant that’s usually planted in garden beds in autumn, long after the rest of the garden has been put to bed for the year.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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After nearly five decades in space, engineers have had to steadily power down heaters and instruments while making sure the spacecraft do not get so cold that key systems, including fuel lines, are put at risk.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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