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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This means washing your knives by hand with mild dish soap, drying them immediately, and storing them properly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Select a site that is accessible for watering during dry spells and protected from drying winds and foraging wildlife.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Parching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parching. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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