as in dehydrated
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as in dried
to make dry
the heat has really parched my throat
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Recent Examples of parched
Michael Phillis,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
It’s often used for parched hands that have become extra dry during winter weather or exposure to drying substances, like soap or hand sanitizer.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
It’s also raised fears that parched landscapes could stoke wildfires.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In parched southern Texas, a yearslong drought has depleted Corpus Christi’s water reserves so gravely that the city is scrambling to prevent a shortage that could force painful cutbacks for residents and hobble the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port.
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Michael Phillis,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
It’s often used for parched hands that have become extra dry during winter weather or exposure to drying substances, like soap or hand sanitizer.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
It’s also raised fears that parched landscapes could stoke wildfires.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parched
Adjective
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The masks are made from hydrogel, which, Dixneuf says, is particularly well-suited for dehydrated, puffy, and tired eyes.
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Companies competed for Nvidia H100 allocations like traders bidding on oil futures, accepting 12-month waitlists and signing data center leases before the concrete had dried.
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Even before the ink had dried on the House settlement agreements, reports emerged of prospective claims buyers aggressively pitching class members with offers for pennies on the dollar and not disclosing the risks.
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The layout is straightforward but generous, with three bedrooms (two en suite) branching off a central living area that stays oriented toward the San Jacintos, and a largely white backdrop is warmed up with hints of coral, mustard, and other sunbaked tones.
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This organic, sunbaked quality is echoed in terracotta blush, providing sophisticated depth, CottonWorks said.
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By Thursday afternoon, Quarry 2 had burned more than 17,000 acres while Wells had scorched 600, according to the Florida Forest Service fire map.
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Remove Dead Flowers but Don't Overprune Remove dead flowers but leave any partially dead or scorched leaves in place.
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Everlight Côtes de Provence Rosé This bone-dry, floral rosé is ALDI’s secret weapon.
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Flight of the Conchords The Greek Theatre Experiencing Flight of the Conchords at the Greek is something many fans of their lusty, yet-bone-dry musical comedy haven’t gotten to experience in a while.
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“Parched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parched. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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