1
as in scorches
to make dry
the wind quickly dried their clothes
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2
as in fades
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
his creative talents were just drying on the vine in that small, provincial town
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Recent Examples of dries
Unlike many spray sunscreens that feel sticky or heavy, this one truly dries down fast and disappears into the skin.
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop Deal The Roborock Qrevo is for the elite couch-rot enthusiasts, featuring 8,000Pa HyperForce suction and an all-in-one dock that empties the dust, refills the water, and even washes and dries the mopping pads.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Along with regulating temperature, the fabric resists wrinkles, dries quickly after a wash, and has an easy, low‑maintenance feel.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Ideally, the correct pot size provides room for roots to grow, and enough soil moisture to avoid twice-daily waterings, but still dries down adequately.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
As the scent dries down, fruity notes of pear and Merlot come together for an ever-so-slightly boozy note.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
The breathable, moisture-wicking fabric keeps you cool and dries quickly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Soil dries slower in the shade than sunny beds, and often requires less frequent irrigation.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Analysts have observed that Moscow has been building up reserves and its operations are expected to gain tempo as the spring warmth dries the terrain.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop Deal The Roborock Qrevo is for the elite couch-rot enthusiasts, featuring 8,000Pa HyperForce suction and an all-in-one dock that empties the dust, refills the water, and even washes and dries the mopping pads.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Along with regulating temperature, the fabric resists wrinkles, dries quickly after a wash, and has an easy, low‑maintenance feel.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Ideally, the correct pot size provides room for roots to grow, and enough soil moisture to avoid twice-daily waterings, but still dries down adequately.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
As the scent dries down, fruity notes of pear and Merlot come together for an ever-so-slightly boozy note.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
The breathable, moisture-wicking fabric keeps you cool and dries quickly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Soil dries slower in the shade than sunny beds, and often requires less frequent irrigation.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Analysts have observed that Moscow has been building up reserves and its operations are expected to gain tempo as the spring warmth dries the terrain.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dries
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Tucson will also be at or near record temperatures through March 27 as the state’s unprecedented heat wave scorches on, the weather service said.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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As the world around them scorches under record heat, a family walks into the woods, asking what the future holds in this thermal dystopia.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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It's become the default mode of governing for majorities in Congress as bipartisanship on major issues fades away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Come evening, the pizza oven glows or a local farm-to-table chef cooks as the light fades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Why Water Wins Flying dehydrates the body.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Diatomaceous earth dehydrates and damages a roach’s exoskeleton.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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This idea of reasonableness is easily caricatured as moral timidity or a bloodless neutrality that drains politics of passion.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s why a fine textured soil, like clay, drains more poorly than does a coarse, sandy soil.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Apr. 2026
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Within an hour, half the conversation evaporates.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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In higher temperatures, moisture evaporates faster from the ground, plants and surface water.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Dries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dries. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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