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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.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Water parched soil and allow a couple of days for the dirt to absorb the water before proceeding.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 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.
—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.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
In the Perspective section, Krista Kafer has depicted the dire conditions of Colorado’s parched Eastern Plains.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Water parched soil and allow a couple of days for the dirt to absorb the water before proceeding.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 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.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The store offers an extensive botanical shop and with a large assortment of both faux and dried botanicals for DIY arrangements or on-site styling help from an expert.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Cows produce more colostrum than their calves need, so the excess is collected, pasteurized, dried and packaged for human consumption.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
2 June 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
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Then Pelley went scorched earth against the new CBS News and Paramount leadership.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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Basil also benefits from taller pepper plants, which provide enough shade to prevent basil leaves from getting scorched during intense summer heat.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Everlight Côtes de Provence Rosé This bone-dry, floral rosé is ALDI’s secret weapon.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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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.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Parched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parched. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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