as in dries
to make dry
the heat has really parched my throat
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The eco mode, or low heat setting, on a dryer dryer dries your clothes at a lower temperature over a longer period of time.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026 -
When the board dries, apply a coat of oil and beeswax cream to remoisturize the wood.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Parches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parches. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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