as in to evaporate
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Bailey said his team had a handshake deal via Bucchino to take in 50% of concessions revenue, but that evaporated when the then-GM was fired.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026 -
The Gears were cruising when the league declared bankruptcy and evaporated the next November.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new dam can dewater the lake if need be, engineers said.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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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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The lint-free towels measure 16 by 26 inches and promise to dry without leaving behind remnants of fabric fibers, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Each bag filled with red lentils, long grain rice, dehydrated vegetables and a mix of vitamins contained enough for six meals.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Their leaves will begin to shrivel up, and their stems and roots will look dehydrated and thin.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Klosterman wondered if the recent heatwave would desiccate them.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mahdi and Khadija had been struck by drought, and their bed was dry and desiccated, waterless down to its depths.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Freeze-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze-dry. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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