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 assessment also confirmed a 100 percent reduction in water usage for the crops, a critical metric for water-stressed growing regions such as the Texas High Plains, which sits above the rapidly drying Ogallala Aquifer.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.
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Lauren Taylor,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
No paper towels or other hand-drying provisions were provided at the bar handwashing sink, which was corrected.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
While the gasket is drying, open the machine’s dispensers to check for mold or product buildup.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
If swapping is an option, install towel hooks so each towel has its own spot for drying and can hang nicely.
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Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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
Quick-drying and well-made with a durable yet cozy finish, these casual joggers will work as travel pants, hiking apparel, or a staple for anything else on the agenda.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Yard gnat infestations typically increase in the spring and summer due to warmer weather and drying water sources.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.
—
Lauren Taylor,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
No paper towels or other hand-drying provisions were provided at the bar handwashing sink, which was corrected.
—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
While the gasket is drying, open the machine’s dispensers to check for mold or product buildup.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
If swapping is an option, install towel hooks so each towel has its own spot for drying and can hang nicely.
—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Made from a quick-drying blend of cotton and viscose from bamboo, these pieces feel soft against the skin while remaining breathable and absorbent.
—
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Quick-drying and well-made with a durable yet cozy finish, these casual joggers will work as travel pants, hiking apparel, or a staple for anything else on the agenda.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drying
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France put emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert, restricted public alcohol consumption and canceled some outdoor sports events to cope with a heat wave scorching parts of Europe.
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Backed by just a DJ (Dazedgxd, who opened the set) and a retina-scorching light rig up front, Jane acknowledged on Thursday that the stakes were getting much higher.
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Their self-cleaning nature means blooms drop naturally after fading, eliminating tedious deadheading.
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Halsey and her fans’ outrage over an old album review is showing no signs of fading.
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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.
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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.
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Among the other Paris attractions to close amid the withering heat are Notre-Dame de Paris, which closed its towers earlier this week, and the Palais de Tokyo, which has shuttered its exhibitions entirely from June 22 through June 27.
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Uzbekistan, playing in its first World Cup, was not intimidated by the big stage, weathering a withering Colombia attack in a 3-1 loss.
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As pests crawl through it, its jagged edges scrape their exoskeletons, dehydrating and killing them.
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Salt works best on pests with soft exoskeletons, like slugs and snails, by dehydrating and killing them on contact.
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While wearing the glasses, a wearer can ask questions about topics in one's surroundings, like asking for more information about a landmark on vacation, identifying care instructions for a wilting plant or discovering a full recipe for a dish at a favorite restaurant.
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Intended as a celebration of the progress embodied by the nation's first Black leader, its Juneteenth unveiling comes at a time when his agenda - and broader diversity initiatives - are wilting from a decade of concerted attack.
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Young people didn’t think these types of jobs paid enough money and felt the roles were often more emotionally draining than others.
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Both handhelds sipped power during Balatro, draining the battery at around 14W and 9W, respectively.
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Another advantage of long and narrow leaves is their ability to withstand heavy rainfall and battering or desiccating winds.
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“Drying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drying. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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