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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
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 June 2025
Rubin was built by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science on the mountain Cerro Pachón, high in the dry atmosphere of northern Chile.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 June 2025
PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
The bark is stripped off the trees, dried, and ground into the brown powder that ends up in your spice rack.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
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Verb
While the dry Fieldtrip Squash Amaro, with warming notes of cinnamon and cacao, works well as a swap for sherry in something like an Adonis Spritz, Daytrip Peach is charismatic enough to be the foundation for an Amaro Spritz.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 June 2025
Rubin was built by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science on the mountain Cerro Pachón, high in the dry atmosphere of northern Chile.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
Its base station washes and dries the mops with hot water and hot air, respectively.
—PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
The bark is stripped off the trees, dried, and ground into the brown powder that ends up in your spice rack.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry
Adjective
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Pitt hilariously asked at one point F1 is in theaters now Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem just got a dose of how thirsty some fans are for them!—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The crisp, sparkling wines come ice cold, and can be sipped either in the privacy of your daybed or cabana, or at the Legacy Pool’s intimate 10-seat bar—so, in other words, come thirsty!—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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This is worlds away from that boring deli chicken sandwich, while still being easy enough to whip up on the busiest of days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The contract’s scope of work includes the single bore tunnel, station entrances and exits, the excavation of underground stations and the procurement of a tunnel boring machine.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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The house features four bedrooms and one bathrooms. 2. $9.7 million, single-family residence in the 100 block of Pineview Lane A sale has been finalized for the detached house in the 100 block of Pineview Lane in Menlo Park.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
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Prices hold steady Home prices remained stable, with the median sale price for a detached home rising about 1 percent month-over-month to $665,000.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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In some parts of the U.S., scorching temperatures send people indoors to the comfort of air conditioning, which makes the virus easier to spread.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
26 June 2025
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With scorching temperatures becoming more common across the country (the Old Farmers' Almanac deemed this the hottest and driest summer for the third year in a row), staying cool at home is top of mind for everyone.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Once the uncertainty begins to fade, capital returns more quickly than most anticipate.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The red measurement markings also have a tendency to fade over time, especially with frequent dishwasher use.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The word prohibitionist was first recorded in 1830.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The state’s prohibitionist approach isn’t inept policy, says Paul Craney with the free-market Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance think tank.—
Chris Woodward,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The music is, for the most part, quiet and slow, often hovering at the edge of silence.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Repeated waxing weakens follicles, making hair grow in finer and slower over time.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Strategic commenting can lead to five-figure contracts without cold pitching.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Yeti’s game-changing double-wall vacuum insulation keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot for hours.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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“Dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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