as in to dry
to make dry
the heat has really parched my throat
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Recent Examples of parch
The Southwest is parched and getting worse.
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Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
In some of the driest regions on Earth, a new technology is proving that drinking water can be drawn directly from the sky, even when the ground is parched.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Plus, my face was extremely parched.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
That change in weather can leave lips parched and prone to cracking.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
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Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
In some of the driest regions on Earth, a new technology is proving that drinking water can be drawn directly from the sky, even when the ground is parched.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Plus, my face was extremely parched.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
That change in weather can leave lips parched and prone to cracking.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parch
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There are also included cushions that won’t fade in the sun and dry quickly after storms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Think 360-degree stretch, lightweight breathable fibers that dry almost as fast as athletic shorts, and an antimicrobial treatment that keeps them smelling and feeling fresh in between washes.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yet even a disappointing ruling at the high court doesn’t mean the MAHA movement is defeated or should completely go scorched earth on the administration.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Blazers could not hold on after building a 65-59 halftime lead, an edge built by shooting a scorching 10-of-21 from 3-point range.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Parch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parch. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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