PARCH Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

parch

verb

ˈpärch

Definition of parch

as in to dry

to make dry the heat has really parched my throat

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Recent Examples of parch The result is hair that feels soft rather than stiff; piece-y and matte, but never parched. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 June 2026 The body flushes the extra sugar out through urine — and takes a lot of hydration with it, leaving people both running to the bathroom constantly and feeling parched. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 It’s also raised fears that parched landscapes could stoke wildfires. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 In the Perspective section, Krista Kafer has depicted the dire conditions of Colorado’s parched Eastern Plains. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parch

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Initially, the adhesive adhering to the tiles would dry so quickly that workers would spit on it to slow the process down, a practice NASA identified and discontinued.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Despite its size, the product still delivers the same powerful drying technology people have come to expect from Dyson.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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The massive wildfire outside the southwestern city of Bordeaux, which has scorched about 420 square kilometers (162 square miles), uncovered what is believed to be World War II-era ammunition.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
As well as fueling the fires scorching Europe’s land, the latest heatwaves have also put unprecedented pressure on the continent’s water sources – and the vital infrastructure that relies on them.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026