PARCHES Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

parches

verb

present tense third-person singular of parch

as in dries

to make dry the heat has really parched my throat

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Bergamot nectar and neroli add a hint of crispness, while white musk and soft woods linger on the skin as the fragrance dries down.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
The $80 jeans are built to withstand how the average male consumer wears, washes and dries his jeans.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

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