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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
Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Strong northerly winds pushed the fire further south, with fire embers spreading through the wilderness, aggravated by dry, hot weather with low humidity.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Unlike powder bronzers, which can sometimes cling to dry patches or appear chalky, sticks melt seamlessly into the skin for a more natural-looking, second-skin finish.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025
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Verb
There’s under a 30% chance for rain during the days and dry conditions in the evenings.
▪ Sunday forecast.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Strong northerly winds pushed the fire further south, with fire embers spreading through the wilderness, aggravated by dry, hot weather with low humidity.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
Rinse thoroughly and dry the cage or litter box before allowing your pet back inside.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Unlike powder bronzers, which can sometimes cling to dry patches or appear chalky, sticks melt seamlessly into the skin for a more natural-looking, second-skin finish.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry
Adjective
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Even with all the hybrid power under the hood, the twin turbo V8 engine is still a thirsty beast; average fuel economy is estimated at about 20 MPG.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Customers have also brought back bar traditions like thirsty Thursdays, when residents celebrate the beginning of the weekend with a bar crawl.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Hunter: The Reckoning puts players in the role of regular people who know monsters are real and can’t go back to their old, boring lives.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The real world is monochromatic, straightforward, boring.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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What about Davis, who has a lengthy injury history and underwent surgery to repair a detached retina this summer?—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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White Lake Township Chief of Police Daniel Keller said in a news release the homeowner was alerted through his video surveillance system that seven individuals had broken into his detached garage.—
Mike Stunson
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Potassium deficiency causes yellowing and scorching along leaf edges, weak stems, and interveinal chlorosis, a yellowing between the leaf veins.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Take it from someone who easily melts in the scorching heat and humidity — linen clothing is your best option for staying cool all summer.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The brand recommends avoiding dabbing or blotting after applying the spray, as this can cause the fragrance to break down and fade.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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The celestial trio will remain close to each other throughout the night, with Saturn and Neptune eventually fading from sight in the southern sky when the sun rises on July 16.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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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
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The word prohibitionist was first recorded in 1830.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Without automation, errors are common and reimbursement is slow.—
Duke Chung,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Skin Conditions Dry, itchy skin, and wounds or cuts that are slow to heal can be a sign of hyperglycemia.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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In terms of coffee, try the banana bread cold brew latte, which contains banana, cookie butter and cinnamon cold brew with banana cold foam on top for $6. 5.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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The data from deaths due to cold weather are even more sobering.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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“Dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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