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Recent Examples of dryness
Omega 3 fatty acids – Omega-3s help to strengthen the skin barrier, which is key for locking in moisture and preventing dryness and irritation.
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Many of the garden hybrids do well in Zones 5 to 8 and can handle some dryness.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
In a dry climate like Colorado’s, nasal dryness can contribute to congestion, so using nasal hydration such as saline sprays can ease symptoms.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
One very common culprit of mouth dryness is not drinking enough water, which can lead to dehydration.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 May 2026
The authors assert that only hot flashes and vaginal dryness are genuinely associated with menopause, citing a 1970s NIH consensus conference that predates decades of neuroimaging and cardiovascular research — an outdated position.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 May 2026
At this stage, dryness becomes more noticeable.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The cream is designed with rough, dry hands in mind—whether that dryness comes from overwashing, environmental stressors, or cold weather.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
The shampoo relies on mild, sulfate-free cleansers and soothing ingredients like bisabolol and glycerin to cleanse without triggering dryness or sensitivity, while skipping fragrance entirely (a major win for reactive skin).
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Many of the garden hybrids do well in Zones 5 to 8 and can handle some dryness.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
In a dry climate like Colorado’s, nasal dryness can contribute to congestion, so using nasal hydration such as saline sprays can ease symptoms.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
One very common culprit of mouth dryness is not drinking enough water, which can lead to dehydration.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 May 2026
The authors assert that only hot flashes and vaginal dryness are genuinely associated with menopause, citing a 1970s NIH consensus conference that predates decades of neuroimaging and cardiovascular research — an outdated position.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 May 2026
At this stage, dryness becomes more noticeable.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The cream is designed with rough, dry hands in mind—whether that dryness comes from overwashing, environmental stressors, or cold weather.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
The shampoo relies on mild, sulfate-free cleansers and soothing ingredients like bisabolol and glycerin to cleanse without triggering dryness or sensitivity, while skipping fragrance entirely (a major win for reactive skin).
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dryness
Noun
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However, his own attempts to calculate a scientific law of human exhaustion were similarly dubious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Two high-profile shows at the same time—and yet, her countenance displays no sign of exhaustion.—
Dennis Braatz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The sharp depletion will also mean the market stays vulnerable for longer to future disruptions even after the conflict ends.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Why did the region with the second-lowest population and number of wells have the lion’s share of the springs flow depletion?—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Noun
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For a league still trying to grow its footprint, treating media availability like a nuisance is a curious growth strategy.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Project partners said the work could increase downstream water availability by more than 264 million gallons annually while helping protect vulnerable wildlife species, including the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog and California spotted owl.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Clearly, her absurd office dredged its barrenness from her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Bevza felt a pressing need to remedy the barrenness of the Ukrainian fashion scene at the time.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Survey after survey underscore the bleakness.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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He was viewed as one of the country’s top coaching prospects — a ‘tracksuit manager’ who would play a hands-on role in training, and a welcome tonic after the bleakness of his predecessor Walter Smith’s tenure.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Dryness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dryness. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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