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
Dry Allow the garment to air-dry on the drying rack.
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
While carrier oils can be nourishing, tea tree oil itself is drying.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
The blend of modal and Lycra fabrics is breathable, quick-drying, sweat-wicking, and stretchy—and crucially, machine washable for easy cleaning.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Maybe that even means drying or preserving foods in different ways.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Damp dryer balls may prolong drying your laundry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Put the meat in a bowl and cover with a spoonful or two of broth to keep it from drying.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The formula feels like a balm, glides on effortlessly, and keeps my lips comfortable all day without drying them out.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The mill also bowed Cool Blue, a family of quick drying fabrics that releases moisture into the air, and a new black that protects the wearer from sunlight and UV rays.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
While carrier oils can be nourishing, tea tree oil itself is drying.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
The blend of modal and Lycra fabrics is breathable, quick-drying, sweat-wicking, and stretchy—and crucially, machine washable for easy cleaning.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Maybe that even means drying or preserving foods in different ways.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Damp dryer balls may prolong drying your laundry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Put the meat in a bowl and cover with a spoonful or two of broth to keep it from drying.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The formula feels like a balm, glides on effortlessly, and keeps my lips comfortable all day without drying them out.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The mill also bowed Cool Blue, a family of quick drying fabrics that releases moisture into the air, and a new black that protects the wearer from sunlight and UV rays.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drying
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In the second quarter, the Blazers shot a scorching 9 of 11 from 3-point range.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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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,
22 Oct. 2025
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Caos isn’t an easy listen, often fading into a bleary haze and not quite coherently fulfilling the implications of its concept.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Imagine slowly losing the center of your vision, like a camera lens fading to fog.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
23 Oct. 2025
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But after withering on the Houston bench for two years in an overcrowded forward rotation, he’s primed for a leap in Year 3.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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This week’s chilly temperatures may have Hoosiers shivering but garden plants may be withering.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 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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Swathe greens, herbs, and other veggies in damp paper towels to retain moisture levels and keep the produce from wilting.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Heat won the third quarter 26-21 to enter the fourth quarter with a 91-90 lead before wilting down the stretch.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Ohio State team specifically focused on shiitake and button mushrooms, cultivating the fungi before dehydrating them for long-term viability.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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According to Eason, rubbing alcohol dissolves the bug's exoskeleton, dehydrating it from the inside, killing it within about 30 seconds.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Some impersonated tax officers to frighten British pensioners into draining their life savings into suspicious bank accounts; others peddled irresistible student loan offers to American high schoolers.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Picking the Wrong Location Planting fruit trees in overly shady spots or poorly draining soil inhibits fruiting and makes your plants more susceptible to pests, diseases, and rot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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From searing and sautéing on the stove to popping them right in the oven for easy roasting, stainless steel pans are versatile and super durable, too.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The nonstick, pre-seasoned skillet heats quickly and evenly, and excels at frying eggs, searing meats, sautéeing vegetables, baking cornbread and cobblers, and so much more.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Drying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drying. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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