as in bone-dry
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Recent Examples of hyperarid
Mean annual precipitation in its hyperarid core is 0.004 inches.
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Maggie Shipstead Anthony Cotsifas, New York Times, 10 May 2023
Maggie Shipstead Anthony Cotsifas, New York Times, 10 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperarid
Adjective
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The regular afternoon thunderstorms have more than made up for the bone-dry conditions of last March and April, when Central Florida faced dying lawns amid an intensifying drought.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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For the last half-century, America’s population growth has been concentrated in the sweltering, equal parts bone-dry and waterlogged, yet ever-sprawling Sunbelt.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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For care, the brand recommends machine-washing the dress with cold water on a gentle cycle, then hanging it to air-dry.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Applying a nourishing air-dry cream or leave-in conditioner is key to protecting strands and preventing frizz, especially if your hair tends to tangle easily.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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“Hyperarid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperarid. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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