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Recent Examples of ultradry
The ultradry conditions, together with high winds, contributed to the three largest wildfires in Colorado history, which together devoured more than half a million acres.
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Ian James, AZCentral.com, 1 Jan. 2021
Ian James, AZCentral.com, 1 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultradry
Adjective
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These microorganisms can endure extreme heat and bone-dry conditions for years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2026
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This sleep mask keeps my lips feeling hydrated, moisturized, and incredibly soft—even against that bone-dry cabin air.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Dec. 2025
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
Adjective
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Before cleaning, let shoes air-dry at room temperature, then gently brush or wipe away loose salt to prevent it from being pushed deeper into the surface.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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Whenever possible, skip the dryer and air-dry your sheets instead.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mean annual precipitation in its hyperarid core is 0.004 inches.—
Maggie Shipstead Anthony Cotsifas,
New York Times,
10 May 2023
Adjective
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Though only an hour north of Dallas, the area looks nothing like the city’s flat and sunbaked landscape.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The sunbaked air smells like creosote.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Ultradry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultradry. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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