freeze-dries

verb

present tense third-person singular of freeze-dry
as in evaporates

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  1. evaporates
  2. dries
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  • This could be a daily task when the weather is hot, especially when your spillers are in a small container or a coconut husk hanging flower basket, as the moisture evaporates more quickly.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
  • Unglazed terracotta pots require frequent watering because moisture evaporates through the clay.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
Definition of evaporates
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  • As the scent dries down, blonde woods, bourbon vetiver, and musk linger on the skin.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The lightweight fabric barely wrinkles, dries quickly, and feels comfortable thanks to the stretchy waistband.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
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“Freeze-dries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze-dries. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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