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
Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Vinegar can be drying, so remember to condition leather to keep it supple.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Treat the stains again and wash them before drying.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
For water stains, lightly wiping the entire leather panel with a barely damp cloth can help even out drying and minimize marks.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
From trendy picks in quick-drying materials to sculpting pairs that offer just the right squeeze, these are the very best leggings for yoga.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2025
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Vinegar can be drying, so remember to condition leather to keep it supple.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Treat the stains again and wash them before drying.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
For water stains, lightly wiping the entire leather panel with a barely damp cloth can help even out drying and minimize marks.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
From trendy picks in quick-drying materials to sculpting pairs that offer just the right squeeze, these are the very best leggings for yoga.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drying
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When Liverpool and Arsenal last met, in late August, a scorching late Dominik Szoboszlai free kick saw the reigning champions strike an ominous early blow in the title race, jumping three points ahead of their London rivals.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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As scorching sunshine gives way to dusk, enthusiastic attendees transition from waiting in clusters to jumping in anticipation of the pop-rock superstar’s appearance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2025
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But her role as fading movie star Kay Stone in Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, opposite Timothée Chalamet, marks her grand return.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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The days of underground stashes and whispered conversations are fading fast.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her queerness, though, got rejected by her parents (Merritt Wever channeling a withering scorn and a pious look that is cold and unnerving).—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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But after withering on the Houston bench for two years in an overcrowded forward rotation, he’s primed for a leap in Year 3.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Drought and long, hot summer days are sucking Western Colorado’s rivers dry, parching farm fields and fueling the massive wildfires proliferating across the region.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Another telltale sign is finding green or black streaks along the inner wood of wilting branches.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Swathe greens, herbs, and other veggies in damp paper towels to retain moisture levels and keep the produce from wilting.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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This team sandwiches seaweed sheets and rice paste into five micro-thin layers; the next steps involve dehydrating, resting, frying and shaping the end result into small cylinders filled with a tiny dice of tuna, or maybe cod milt in the winter.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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The formula is peptide-rich and will rejuvenate dry lips after a long, dehydrating flight.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2025
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Indoor poinsettias should be repotted out of poorly draining pots as soon as possible, while outdoor plants should only be transplanted outside when temperatures are above 50°F.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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Add a base layer of well-draining potting mix to the bottom of the new pot, about a few inches deep.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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From searing and sautéing on the stove to popping them right in the oven for easy roasting, stainless steel pans are versatile and super durable, too.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The nonstick, pre-seasoned skillet heats quickly and evenly, and excels at frying eggs, searing meats, sautéeing vegetables, baking cornbread and cobblers, and so much more.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Drying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drying. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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