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
Cozy Earth recommends washing them in cold water (without any fabric softener) and drying them on a regular cycle.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Rinse the solution off the slats before drying with a clean towel.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The team in Italy also showed Kumpan how to enhance his product by improving the fermentation and drying steps.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026
Both items feature 360-degree airflow vents, which push out air on all sides of the brush head, allowing for a faster drying time and less heat damage.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Steam from bathrooms or kitchens, humidifiers, wet clothes drying indoors and poor ventilation around heating or cooking appliances can also push indoor humidity high enough to feed mold growth.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
The new thermal insulation material improves upon aerogel by enhancing its mechanical properties while maintaining moisture permeability and quick-drying performance.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Footwear 10 Waterproof Sandals for Every Summer Adventure Comfortable, quick-drying sandals to wear on beach days, rainy hikes, river cruises, and more.
—Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
In the dryer, avoid over-drying or leaving sheets sitting too long, as this can cause stiffness and wrinkles.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Rinse the solution off the slats before drying with a clean towel.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The team in Italy also showed Kumpan how to enhance his product by improving the fermentation and drying steps.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026
Both items feature 360-degree airflow vents, which push out air on all sides of the brush head, allowing for a faster drying time and less heat damage.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Steam from bathrooms or kitchens, humidifiers, wet clothes drying indoors and poor ventilation around heating or cooking appliances can also push indoor humidity high enough to feed mold growth.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
The new thermal insulation material improves upon aerogel by enhancing its mechanical properties while maintaining moisture permeability and quick-drying performance.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Footwear 10 Waterproof Sandals for Every Summer Adventure Comfortable, quick-drying sandals to wear on beach days, rainy hikes, river cruises, and more.
—Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
In the dryer, avoid over-drying or leaving sheets sitting too long, as this can cause stiffness and wrinkles.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drying
Verb
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If a strip feels warm to the touch or shows signs of scorching, replace it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Westerners, Arabs and Indians dominate business and finance, while laborers from poor countries in Asia and Africa toil for long hours in scorching temperatures at oil facilities and construction sites — often with few protections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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While fading blooms typically wilt or go limp, wilting of foliage or plant stems is a sign the plant is water stressed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Avoid placing rugs in prolonged direct sunlight as this can cause fading.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Known as the Critical Medicines Act, the initiative seeks to avoid the kinds of withering drug shortages that were seen during the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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What becomes clear is that Yesteryear is not actually the withering critique of faux-trad influencers it’s been marketed as.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
11 May 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
Verb
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Our students are not wilting flowers.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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To keep fresh herbs from wilting too quickly, trim the ends, then wrap them in a damp paper towel or cloth before storing.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Fruit leather is made by dehydrating whole fruit.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Succulents require a well-draining soil with a lightweight texture.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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Plant in fast-draining potting soil, and give full sun and moderate water.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Follow Ham El-Waylly’s lead by searing the fish in the skillet before finishing in the oven.—
Ellie Krieger,
Washington Post,
2 May 2026
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Wherever creator Lee Sung Jin took the concept next, a bitter rivalry would presumably be its driving force, just as Wong and Yeun’s searing anti-platonic chemistry powered Season 1 through some tonal bumps and big swings.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Drying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drying. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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