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as in thirsty
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
the dry climate of the American Southwest
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2
as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a very dry topic for a lecture at a museum of natural history
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as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
a dry temperament that suited him well in a desk job that required no interaction with the customers
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as in to scorch
to make dry
the wind quickly dried their clothes
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as in to fade
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
his creative talents were just drying on the vine in that small, provincial town
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as in prohibitionist
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Recent Examples of dry
Alexis Berger, SELF, 2 May 2025
Simply shake, spray on damp or dry hair, and scrunch for effortlessly chic waves.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
When set to High, the device dries bladders at a rate of about one hour per liter of capacity.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Like the Andie Amalfi, the care instructions here are a little extra (pre-wash, then rinse immediately after wearing, hand-wash only, and lay flat to dry).
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 2 May 2025
Simply shake, spray on damp or dry hair, and scrunch for effortlessly chic waves.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Verb
For just $4, this Creme of Nature’s Argan Oil for Hair Intensive Conditioning Treatment delivers serious moisture, softness, and shine to dry and lifeless strands.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
When set to High, the device dries bladders at a rate of about one hour per liter of capacity.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry
Adjective
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During the growing season, more than half of our residential water is used for our landscapes, particularly the ubiquitous and thirsty Kentucky bluegrass (which, despite the name, comes from Europe).—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
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Their offense is thirsty, their defense disheveled.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The Salon Clutch Structured yet theatrical, Le Salon is Jacquemus’s answer to the evening clutch—pared back, but never boring.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
10 May 2025
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Even Jiro himself, originally thought the film would be boring, Gelb admitted.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Having lived in a 400-square-foot accessory dwelling unit over a detached garage in California before moving to Colorado, Barr was the only person on the council in favor of adopting the Neighborhood Housing Opportunities initiative.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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The detached garage, at the back of the driveway, holds one car.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Scrutiny circled them after Game 3, when a struggling Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t defer to a scorching Williams down the stretch.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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As if this summer's scorching weather prediction from the Old Farmer's Almanac wasn't enough to set us all—ahem—ablaze, hurricane season 2025 is also poised to set some records.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The issue of student rights has faded from headlines, though obstacles linger.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Hope for a similar easy resolution for the Wentz family quickly faded.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2025
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The word prohibitionist was first recorded in 1830.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The state’s prohibitionist approach isn’t inept policy, says Paul Craney with the free-market Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance think tank.—
Chris Woodward,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The non-violent struggle for freedom is a slow but steady process.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The restrictions have helped slow condo sales statewide, especially of units in older buildings.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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South of the border: 'Too scary' U.S. industries are already feeling a cold wind from up north.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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In colder regions, plants can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors as a houseplant.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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“Dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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