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
Made from a quick-drying blend of cotton and viscose from bamboo, these pieces feel soft against the skin while remaining breathable and absorbent.
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ABC News, 13 June 2026
These travel pants from Baleaf are breathable, quick-drying, lightweight, and ultra-stretchy—oh, and the ankle length is a perfect fit for petite shoppers like myself.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Mist the fronds daily if outdoor humidity levels drop or if the fern is in a spot where it is exposed to drying winds.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Yard gnat infestations typically increase in the spring and summer due to warmer weather and drying water sources.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Wash the window as usual, but use a hose to rinse the window before drying.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 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
ABC News, 13 June 2026
These travel pants from Baleaf are breathable, quick-drying, lightweight, and ultra-stretchy—oh, and the ankle length is a perfect fit for petite shoppers like myself.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Mist the fronds daily if outdoor humidity levels drop or if the fern is in a spot where it is exposed to drying winds.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Yard gnat infestations typically increase in the spring and summer due to warmer weather and drying water sources.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Wash the window as usual, but use a hose to rinse the window before drying.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 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
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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Most El Niño events typically begin forming between March and June, strengthen through summer into fall, and peak between November and January before fading in late winter into spring.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Market expectations have shifted throughout the war, with broad rate cut expectations fading and being replaced by higher-for-longer interest-rate environments across economies.—
Terri Cullen,Chloe Taylor,Garrett Downs,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 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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Outnumbered over 10 to 1, the British volleys against them were withering, and again they were thrown back.—
Paul Callahan,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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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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Salt works best on pests with soft exoskeletons, like slugs and snails, by dehydrating and killing them on contact.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 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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All parts of the tree exude juglone, a toxin that causes stunted growth, wilting foliage, and death for tomato plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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These will still need regular watering but might just make it through the day without wilting.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Prepare a balanced lunch and follow a simple checklist that keeps your day smooth without draining your sensitive energy at work.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 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 18 Jun. 2026.
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