drying

verb

present participle of dry
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 Slovenian is not the only relic that has emerged from Europe's drying rivers. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Natural gas is deeply embedded upstream in textile manufacturing, supplying captive electricity generation as well as the boilers and steam required for processes including dyeing, washing, drying and finishing. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 To adapt, many producers are now drying their grapes and turning them into raisins — a cheaper product that sells for less. — Abdul Qahar Afghan, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 Folding drying racks provide plenty of hanging space and collapse for storage. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026 In fact, Durston says Dyneema packs roughly half the weight of other ultralight tent fabrics while delivering more robust strength, fast-drying waterproofing and non-sag integrity. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026 The Best Dryer Setting for Fluffier Towels Experts say drying towels on medium heat is the best way to get fluffy, soft towels. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 Choosing a portable washer with a higher spin speed can also shorten drying time by removing more water before clothes reach the rack. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026 That means my greasy microfiber cloths do get washed with my cotton drying towels, along with oven mitts, linen napkins, and the seat pads for my counter stools (my kids somehow manage to trash them every week). — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drying
  1. scorching
  2. fading
  3. parching
  4. withering
  5. dehydrating
  6. wilting
  7. draining
  8. desiccating
Verb
  • Apparent human skeletal remains, including a jaw with the teeth still attached, were found at Lake Mead on Sunday, officials said, as water levels sink to new lows amid a drought and scorching heat in the West.
    — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Stir and scrape the pan bottom frequently to prevent scorching.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of scorching
Verb
  • Petals that are fading, drooping, dropping off, or turning brown are all signs that the flower is reaching the end of its life and is ready to be removed.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Summer days may be fading away, but that just means the end-of-season sales are ready to shop.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of fading
Verb
  • 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
Definition of parching
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  • Featuring tons of interviews from whistleblowers and ex-employees, this is a withering critique of capitalism that needs to be seen.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
  • No bear population, even one as obviously robust as the Southern one, could withstand the withering assaults of very many Colliers and his contemporaries.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of withering
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  • Guidance from Michigan State University recommends pretreating fruit by soaking it in a mixture of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and cold water, and steam blanching vegetables before dehydrating them.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Diatomaceous earth is a natural, chemical-free way to control crawling pests by dehydrating them.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of dehydrating
Verb
  • Sinner, who needed the title to complete a career Grand Slam of his own, lost to Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerúndolo from the verge of victory, wilting in the heat of Paris and with no little help from an illness.
    — James Hansen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Other key signs include dead grass, wilting plants, or root damage near the mounds, as the tunneling can negatively impact your yard and garden.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of wilting
Verb
  • Clear communication keeps collaboration useful without draining the spark.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • On longer tracks with more straights, such as Spa in Belgium or Silverstone in the United Kingdom, the experience behind the wheel has been more galling for drivers thanks to the batteries draining faster and being charged less.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of draining
Verb
  • Suddenly, pest populations are large enough to make a meaningful impact, and one too many afternoons of 100+ degree weather have begun desiccating leaves.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Improving safety in the field Key innovations for the new tissue include the ability to hold water at room temperature for months on end without desiccating or needing refridgeration.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of desiccating

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“Drying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drying. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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