1
as in scorching
to make dry
the wind quickly dried their clothes
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2
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
The assessment also confirmed a 100 percent reduction in water usage for the crops, a critical metric for water-stressed growing regions such as the Texas High Plains, which sits above the rapidly drying Ogallala Aquifer.
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Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
No paper towels or other hand-drying provisions were provided at the bar handwashing sink, which was corrected.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
While the gasket is drying, open the machine’s dispensers to check for mold or product buildup.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
If swapping is an option, install towel hooks so each towel has its own spot for drying and can hang nicely.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Made from a quick-drying blend of cotton and viscose from bamboo, these pieces feel soft against the skin while remaining breathable and absorbent.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Quick-drying and well-made with a durable yet cozy finish, these casual joggers will work as travel pants, hiking apparel, or a staple for anything else on the agenda.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Yard gnat infestations typically increase in the spring and summer due to warmer weather and drying water sources.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
No paper towels or other hand-drying provisions were provided at the bar handwashing sink, which was corrected.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
While the gasket is drying, open the machine’s dispensers to check for mold or product buildup.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
If swapping is an option, install towel hooks so each towel has its own spot for drying and can hang nicely.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Made from a quick-drying blend of cotton and viscose from bamboo, these pieces feel soft against the skin while remaining breathable and absorbent.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Quick-drying and well-made with a durable yet cozy finish, these casual joggers will work as travel pants, hiking apparel, or a staple for anything else on the agenda.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Yard gnat infestations typically increase in the spring and summer due to warmer weather and drying water sources.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drying
Verb
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France put emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert, restricted public alcohol consumption and canceled some outdoor sports events to cope with a heat wave scorching parts of Europe.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Backed by just a DJ (Dazedgxd, who opened the set) and a retina-scorching light rig up front, Jane acknowledged on Thursday that the stakes were getting much higher.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Their self-cleaning nature means blooms drop naturally after fading, eliminating tedious deadheading.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Halsey and her fans’ outrage over an old album review is showing no signs of fading.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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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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Wind is a familiar thing, a thing whose very existence brings a kind of reassurance—yearned-for when absent, delighting when gentle, accursed when either biting cold or parching hot, feared when violent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Nov. 2025
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Outnumbered over 10 to 1, the British volleys against them were withering, and again they were thrown back.—
Paul Callahan,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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Brooke Lynn Heights can play the withering queen bee role she’s given in her sleep, while Marcia Marcia Marcia and Symoné prove amusingly bitchy lackies.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
Verb
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As pests crawl through it, its jagged edges scrape their exoskeletons, dehydrating and killing them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Salt works best on pests with soft exoskeletons, like slugs and snails, by dehydrating and killing them on contact.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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All parts of the tree exude juglone, a toxin that causes stunted growth, wilting foliage, and death for tomato plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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These will still need regular watering but might just make it through the day without wilting.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Young people didn’t think these types of jobs paid enough money and felt the roles were often more emotionally draining than others.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Both handhelds sipped power during Balatro, draining the battery at around 14W and 9W, respectively.—
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
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Another advantage of long and narrow leaves is their ability to withstand heavy rainfall and battering or desiccating winds.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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“Drying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drying. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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