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 high-wrap lenses trap humidity and block drying air currents.
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Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Though the handwash sink wasn’t working, the inspector still noted a lack of paper towels or mechanical blower for drying hands.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
While many bar soaps can feel drying, this shea butter bar will leave their skin feeling soft and hydrated.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
This tool is, of course, best for those who only use a diffuser in their drying process, and its pronged diffuser style makes the dryer perfect for shorter or thinner hair types.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Exfoliating your skin can be very drying.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
But the timing and brilliance of the display depend on weather conditions — and with a warming, drying climate, the iconic spectacle is becoming less predictable and sometimes less dazzling.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Across the board, everyone warns against harsh sulfates, drying alcohols, and synthetic dyes.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
How To Remove Hard-Water Stains Shower doors often develop chalky, white, hard-water stains from droplets of water drying on the glass.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Though the handwash sink wasn’t working, the inspector still noted a lack of paper towels or mechanical blower for drying hands.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
While many bar soaps can feel drying, this shea butter bar will leave their skin feeling soft and hydrated.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
This tool is, of course, best for those who only use a diffuser in their drying process, and its pronged diffuser style makes the dryer perfect for shorter or thinner hair types.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Exfoliating your skin can be very drying.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
But the timing and brilliance of the display depend on weather conditions — and with a warming, drying climate, the iconic spectacle is becoming less predictable and sometimes less dazzling.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Across the board, everyone warns against harsh sulfates, drying alcohols, and synthetic dyes.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
How To Remove Hard-Water Stains Shower doors often develop chalky, white, hard-water stains from droplets of water drying on the glass.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drying
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Shares of the database software company have soared more than 80% this year, the seventh-best performance in the S&P 500 Index, as scorching demand for AI computing turbocharges its revenue growth.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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That combo typically signals bearish pressure is fading and a potential trend shift is forming.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Glitter’s dusty shadow, fading into the lower part of the brow bone, brought out the moody hue on the lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Farmer livelihood at risk of 'withering away' Hoosier farmers and Chinese importers may make for strange bedfellows, but the simple mechanics of supply and demand have the two entangled financially.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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Both quarterbacks faced quality defenses and challenges in their own ways — Herbert with the withering pass rush and Nix with the frustrating Jesse Minter shells that keep everything in front and require a combination of patience and opportunism.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Drought and long, hot summer days are sucking Western Colorado’s rivers dry, parching farm fields and fueling the massive wildfires proliferating across the region.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Into the mix are their best friends, lawyer Barry (Andy Samberg) and his wife Amy (Kate McKinnon), who mostly are observers of the wilting Roses but with just the right touch of sympathy and advice.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
25 Aug. 2025
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Use an ice cube tray to freeze lemon juice, wilting herbs, and even red wine, all of which are perfect additions to your home cooking.—
Gia Mora,
Treehugger,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some ovens have a dehydrating setting, so consult the user manual for specific instructions.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Live ants carry the risk of parasites, while freezing or dehydrating the insects can unintentionally allow harmful bacteria to flourish.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Instead of reconnecting, conversations with Ella have become draining and repetitive.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Soil Any average well-draining soil is fine because these plants are used to tough conditions and adapt well to a variety of soil types.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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But in Benny Safdie’s searing new drama, Johnson trades in his superhero swagger for emotional fragility, physical vulnerability and unflinching truth.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ditto the Hammer Studios output of the 1950s and ’60s, Bernie Wrightson’s definitive illustrations of the Creature, oodles of Gothic literature, Roger Corman’s Poe pictures, and Mario Bava’s retina-searing color creep shows.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Drying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drying. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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