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 multitude of water managers tasked with overseeing the drying Colorado River system stand at a dire crossroads.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
There are a few different ways to prepare raisins, from drying them in the sun to using a food dehydrator.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Springer says cornstarch can help prevent blisters left by shovels and trowels by drying hand sweat and reducing friction between your skin and the handle.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
An employee reportedly did not properly wash a ladle after using, only rinsing it with water and drying it with a paper towel.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
For drying, the Midishi M1 features an external pull-out design.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
Now’s the time to refresh your skincare routine with a two-in-one lip gloss that nourishes skin while adding a subtle touch of color (unlike drying lipsticks).
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Like quality bedding that is often qualified by thread count, the plushest towels have a substantial weight that balances absorbency with their quick-drying prowess.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Most bidet users only use a square of toilet paper for drying.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
There are a few different ways to prepare raisins, from drying them in the sun to using a food dehydrator.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Springer says cornstarch can help prevent blisters left by shovels and trowels by drying hand sweat and reducing friction between your skin and the handle.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
An employee reportedly did not properly wash a ladle after using, only rinsing it with water and drying it with a paper towel.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
For drying, the Midishi M1 features an external pull-out design.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
Now’s the time to refresh your skincare routine with a two-in-one lip gloss that nourishes skin while adding a subtle touch of color (unlike drying lipsticks).
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Like quality bedding that is often qualified by thread count, the plushest towels have a substantial weight that balances absorbency with their quick-drying prowess.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Most bidet users only use a square of toilet paper for drying.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drying
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The Lakers were connected, apparently having had time to adjust to the loss of their two leading scorers, LeBron James acting as a brilliant playmaker for scorching hot shooters like Kennard, who hit all five of his treys in scoring a career playoff-high 27 points.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Phoenix's Jalen Green was scorching hot in the two play-in games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The cast iron ensures even heat distribution and the enamel iresists fading, chipping, cracking, and staining.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Shapiro-Ikenberry led through most of the first half of the race before fading to seventh.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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At an April 16 House hearing, Michael Kozak, a senior official in the State Department's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, fielded withering questions from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, underscoring the complexity of the issue.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Catherine is all defensive spikes, while Robert, both dead and alive, can be withering in his judgment.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 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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Why are my basil cuttings wilting in water?—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Place the pots in partial shade and water regularly to keep the hydrangeas from wilting or drying out.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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No synthetic dyes, chemical fizz or dehydrating salts, just pure skin loving comfort.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The trouble is that salt water, which makes up some 97 percent of the water on earth and is home to mammals like orcas and bottlenose dolphins, is dehydrating by nature.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East is actively draining the American wallet.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The perfusionist questioned the decision to stop disinfecting the units, saying his concern with draining was that if the tanks weren’t completely dry and still contained moisture, bacteria could form.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 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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Gas provides instant heat, precise control and higher temperatures for searing and charring.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Drying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drying. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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