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
Available in red or navy, the sandals are adjustable for comfort with quick-drying straps so water isn't an issue, and the sole was crafted to grip river rocks so slipping is never an issue.
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Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Or, dry towels on an outdoor clothesline or drying rack.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
The moisture-wicking, quick-drying material means these capris can pull triple duty.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Casual and sporty, these sandals have quick-drying webbing and are constructed from recycled materials.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The terry handles drying; the waffle's perfect for wrapping my hair.
—Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2026
Making the powder involves several steps, including milk testing and pasteurization, the separation of curds and whey, draining and pasteurizing the liquid whey, and then sending it to a processing facility to remove more liquid via evaporation and spray drying.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026
For the best results, all the experts agree on air drying the sheets.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
The quick-drying polyester fabric dries fast and easily flicks away sand and dirt, keeping you (and your food) safe from the elements.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Or, dry towels on an outdoor clothesline or drying rack.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
The moisture-wicking, quick-drying material means these capris can pull triple duty.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Casual and sporty, these sandals have quick-drying webbing and are constructed from recycled materials.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The terry handles drying; the waffle's perfect for wrapping my hair.
—Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2026
Making the powder involves several steps, including milk testing and pasteurization, the separation of curds and whey, draining and pasteurizing the liquid whey, and then sending it to a processing facility to remove more liquid via evaporation and spray drying.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026
For the best results, all the experts agree on air drying the sheets.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
The quick-drying polyester fabric dries fast and easily flicks away sand and dirt, keeping you (and your food) safe from the elements.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drying
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As with any outdoor activity in New Mexico, prepare for a harsh sun, alternately scorching heat or freezing cold depending on the season–this is desert–and potential dehydration.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Keeping fans cool When Levi’s Stadium first opened in 2014 as the new 49ers home venue, a lot was made of the sun scorching the eastern grandstands where the majority of seats are.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The lefty was fading in his fourth inning.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The era of checklist sightseeing is fading.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
8 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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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
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Some even have temperatures that go low enough for dehydrating, proofing dough and fermenting.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Baking soda kills weeds by dehydrating them due to its salt content.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
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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,
3 June 2026
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Don't always assume a wilting plant is dehydrated.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
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In a press release, the USDA urged pet and livestock owners to check their animals for draining or enlarging wounds, maggots or egg masses, signs of discomfort and lesions in body openings, such as the nose, ears, genitalia, and umbilical area.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Plant your plum in a sunny location with well-draining soil, and provide occasional watering when the soil is dry.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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