DRYING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

drying

verb

present participle of dry

as in scorching

to make dry the wind quickly dried their clothes

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as in fading

to lose liveliness, force, or freshness his creative talents were just drying on the vine in that small, provincial town

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Recent Examples of drying Made of breathable, quick-drying fabric that helps wick away moisture, the relaxed silhouette helps promote airflow while still looking polished. — Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026 Using lightweight technical yarns and relaxed silhouettes, the pieces are intended to be quick-drying and adaptable enough to work from everyday errands to formal events, in line with Silberstein’s overall ethos. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 While hand-washing isn’t necessary, drying does require some care. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 There’s also an impressive discount on this Wavytalk hair drying system that comes with different attachments to help style your hair into the salon-quality blowout of your dreams. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 Scientists at Pennsylvania State University have developed a novel conductive ink that can be painted directly onto the skin in colorful custom designs, turning into a functional electrode for biomonitoring after drying. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026 Spray with hydrogen peroxide and wait 10 minutes before rinsing and drying. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026 The National Weather Service said in its daily forecast summary for the region Sunday that fire weather concerns would increase later Sunday into Monday, with the potential for dry lightning, rapidly drying fuels, and gusty winds. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 July 2026 Rabbit’s wide-leg EZ Pants are made of a silky, breathable blend of polyester and spandex, which keeps them airy and lends to their impressive quick-drying and anti-chafing properties. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

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Whipped by strong winds amid 100-plus degree temperatures, that spark grew into California’s fourth-largest wildfire on record, ultimately scorching some 429,000 acres and destroying 427 homes.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Keep the flames below the bottom edge of the pot to prevent scorching.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

Definition of scorching

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Many of them, like Tubbs, were refugee Midwesterners, sick of parching droughts and devouring plagues of locusts, the insects descending in buzzing clouds thick enough to blacken the noonday sun.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Alegria also sees wild rice production growing using the traditional Indigenous methods of drying, parching, dancing and winnowing at rice camps in northern Wisconsin.

— Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 4 Dec. 2025

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His case prompted a withering rebuke from the California Supreme Court, which said Kaiser’s system of arbitrating legal disputes was subject to long delays and unfair to its members.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
But his 2026 breakout has been anchored by a stump speech built around a withering take down of the president.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of withering

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Caffeine and alcohol both have dehydrating effects, so drink alcohol in moderation and alternate every drink with water or another non-alcoholic option.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Caffeine and alcohol both have dehydrating effects, so drink alcohol in moderation and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Definition of dehydrating

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Alcaraz missed this year's French Open — and Wimbledon — with a wrist injury, and Sinner was eliminated in the second round in Paris after wilting in the heat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026
Unfortunately, hydrangeas are notorious for wilting quickly once cut, and keeping them looking fresh can prove difficult.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

Definition of wilting

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That includes the wound draining fluid, having a foul odor or getting bigger.

— Sarah Tomlinson, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
How To Care For Onions In Pots Onions prefer well-draining, loamy, and slightly acidic to neutral soil, such as potting soil with compost mixed in.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

Definition of draining

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