as in bone-dry
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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
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Lunar rocks and soil offered novel insights into the moon’s origin and composition, and more recent analysis of previously untouched Apollo samples, as well as samples retrieved by robotic missions, revealed the surprising discovery of water trapped in rocks thought to be bone-dry.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Between freezing air outside and bone-dry heat indoors, moisture gets zapped fast, leaving behind frizz, static, and ends that feel crunchy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2026
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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
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Rinse well, air-dry fully, and store rolled and dry during winter.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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If the upholstery covers are removable and machine-washable, Navarro recommends washing them and allowing them to air-dry completely before donating the item.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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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
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Set the scene Peru's sunbaked northern coast is no secret among those within the country—or surfers and backpackers around the world, who come to chase the mythic Pacific waves that crash onto the tawny sand dunes and desert-like shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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This part of the state is mostly scrubland, alternately windswept and sunbaked.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Ultradry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultradry. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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