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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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2
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
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Most of Sunday still looks dry, warm and humid.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Ryan Brennan
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
The team in Italy also showed Kumpan how to enhance his product by improving the fermentation and drying steps.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026
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Adjective
Where stronger rainfall is interspersed with longer dry spells, the land gets drier.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Most of Sunday still looks dry, warm and humid.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Verb
Synthetic fabrics shed tiny threadlike fragments called microfibers every time they’re washed and dried, and most wastewater treatment plants can’t catch them all.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
The team in Italy also showed Kumpan how to enhance his product by improving the fermentation and drying steps.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry
Adjective
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Back behind the bar in downtown Raleigh, Duke looked forward to the coming weekend, which would bring thirstier crowds and, hopefully, more tips.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Definitely come hungry and thirsty, as local breweries and wineries sell food and beverages, but also pack a jacket as the weather tends to drop as the evening sets in.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Moreover, the subject is weedy and boring.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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In comic book canon, Clark's earlier years are actually pretty boring!—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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This is one reason why a partner of someone with avoidant attachment may perceive their partner as emotionally unavailable, overly self-sufficient, detached or distant or resistant to commitment.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The price gap Condos generally cost less than detached homes, which is why first-time buyers often start there.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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All that matters at this reservation-only pizzeria is the crust, a technical marvel of puff, bulge and scorch.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Officials said the fire has scorched at least 5,000 acres as of Monday morning.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Inside, customers collect passport stamps, browse racks of worn leather and faded denim and line up for limited-edition tote bags tied to the second annual Vintage Store Day.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 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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Pool service can be a bit slow during busy times, but once your perfectly prepared daiquiri arrives, all is forgiven.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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So future agreements could involve cooler normalisation, selective security cooperation, quieter diplomacy and a slower expansion.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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When occupancy is lower, the evening happy hour takes place in the lobby lounge, but does not skimp on the buffet spread of hot and cold items, enough for dinner for many people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Rebecca Montero’s lighting design and Steve Covey’s projection design helps define the many places Moses inhabits, shifting the mood and focus with subtle changes that suggest everything from cold, city streets to synagogues to the Berkshire woods.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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