WATERLESSNESS Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

waterlessness

noun

as in dryness

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dryness

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Approximately 35% of the state, including coastal regions, remains free of drought or abnormal dryness, and no areas of California are currently classified as being in extreme or exceptional drought.

— Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Initial side effects like dryness or redness are common, often indicating skin adjustment rather than a negative reaction.

— Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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