as in drying
to make dry
the heat has really parched my throat
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Recent Examples of parching
Drought and long, hot summer days are sucking Western Colorado’s rivers dry, parching farm fields and fueling the massive wildfires proliferating across the region.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parching
drying
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Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Vinegar can be drying, so remember to condition leather to keep it supple.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Parching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parching. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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