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to make dry
the heat has really parched my throat
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Recent Examples of parched
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Dozens of residents in two Colorado counties had to evacuate over the weekend as record hot temperatures and extremely low humidity fueled the rapid spread of fires in the parched brush.
—Brianna Sacks, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2026
Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The Southwest is parched and getting worse.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
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.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Dozens of residents in two Colorado counties had to evacuate over the weekend as record hot temperatures and extremely low humidity fueled the rapid spread of fires in the parched brush.
—Brianna Sacks, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
A lot of moisturizers either leave my skin feeling greasy or completely parched by lunchtime.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The Southwest is parched and getting worse.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 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.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The striking blooms make excellent cut flowers, both fresh and dried, and attract butterflies and bees to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Fresh basil is essential—do not swap in dried.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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This organic, sunbaked quality is echoed in terracotta blush, providing sophisticated depth, CottonWorks said.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The weekend blaze at a mattress factory on Cortlandt Street scorched an entire block and is still causing problems across the community.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The fires scorched trails, campgrounds and beloved ecosystems in and around Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapahoe and Roosevelt national forests.—
Kyle Manley,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Its dual mops spin at 200 rpm to remove stains, while its 10mm auto-lift feature keeps your carpets bone-dry while the hard floors get a scrub.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Chin-Hong compared the country to a bone-dry forest that’s vulnerable to wildfires.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Parched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parched. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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