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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
Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Prosecutors contend that the conspirators also worked to halt the growth of smaller competing standard dry container manufacturers by undercutting prices on certain boxes.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Will Croxton, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Rinse the vinyl siding around these areas with a garden hose before the cleaning solution dries.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
What makes a face wash better for oily skin versus dry skin?
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Prosecutors contend that the conspirators also worked to halt the growth of smaller competing standard dry container manufacturers by undercutting prices on certain boxes.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Verb
After a chemical bath, the release prints are dried in a glass enclosure.
—Will Croxton, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Rinse the vinyl siding around these areas with a garden hose before the cleaning solution dries.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry
Adjective
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The symptoms to watch out for include being thirsty, having dark urine and feeling fatigued.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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For that reason, avoid planting hydrangeas near willow trees or other thirsty trees.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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As a means of conspicuous consumption the canon is poorly served, but as a destination to explore, as a complicated, contradictory, sometimes boring and often beautiful place, there can be much to be gained through a meander, a perusal, a stroll.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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There are a lot of small, sincere plays that are also very boring.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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The film centers on a pickpocket who survives by exploiting the desires of closeted men, until his detached worldview is upended when one of his marks returns seeking closeness rather than settling scores.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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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
Verb
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The Morrill Fire — the largest wildfire in Nebraska history — scorched vast stretches of land in mid-March.—
Kailey Schuyler,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Their luck finally ran out in the final, as they were scorched by two of the best players Asia has to offer in Yufei Long & Ting Chieh Wei, winners of the 2025 Sansan Fukuoka Open.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Shows end and fame fades, but the beef stands will stay slinging.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The notion that men shouldn’t wear makeup is tired, and finally fading.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Noun
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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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Scratching high on the bridge, Werner’s splintering fiddle calls to mind the slow, magical hatching of an egg.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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The better play is slower and pays back forever.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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There’s the youngest, most freewheeling son’s habit of swilling cold coffee while watching The Gong Show.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Historically, extremely cold temperatures, near absolute zero, were used to put them in a quiet state, which required bulky and expensive systems.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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“Dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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