as in to evaporate
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Verb
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Their defense, so strong over the first three games of the series, evaporated in the second half Monday night.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2025 -
Sports vanished, graduations were skipped, and normal social interactions evaporated.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The Emory oaks that had been drying out as Resolution dewaters the underground shafts were reviving, their leaves fleshing out and appearing healthier as water seeped into the ground.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
29 Feb. 2024
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That process, meant to dewater the mining zone so workers and equipment can enter the mountain, worries Patagonia residents like Carolyn Shafer.—
Brandon Loomis,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Sep. 2023
Verb
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Use a dishcloth to wash all parts, rinse, and place in the drying rack.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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The mop combo feature is great thanks to the drying capabilities.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Most nail strips include an alcohol wipe to dehydrate your nails and a nail file to buff them down so the strips stick better.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2025
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If you are dehydrated, this process is hindered, and post-workout recovery can be delayed.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Avoid hot, exposed sites which will cause foliage to desiccate.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Not only that, but decades of persistent drought and warming temperatures have desiccated reservoirs along the Rio Grande and its tributary, the Chama River.—
Laura Paskus,
The Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Freeze-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze-dry. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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