freeze-dry

Definition of freeze-drynext

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Verb
  • Because there is so much moisture in the air, your sweat will not evaporate fast enough to naturally cool your body.
    Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • The market read it as proof that America's AI lead had evaporated.
    Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The new dam can dewater the lake if need be, engineers said.
    Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Keep a handful near your washing machine or drying rack for blouses, dresses, workout wear, or delicate pieces that should skip the dryer.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Before the vaccine became available in 2006, nearly every child contracted the virus by age 5, often leading to severe dehydrating diarrhea, the CDC states.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Alcohol worsens sleep quality and dehydrates the body, while caffeine has a diuretic effect that encourages fluid loss and can raise body temperature.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Another advantage of long and narrow leaves is their ability to withstand heavy rainfall and battering or desiccating winds.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
  • Her flesh is desiccated and gray, her hands and feet are jagged claws, and her breath comes out in rasps.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Freeze-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze-dry. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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