dry out
verb
dried out; drying out; dries out
: to undergo an extended period of withdrawal from alcohol or drug use especially at a special clinic
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The very dry winter air in northern Michigan caused the wood in the bows to dry out.
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Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Let the top 1 to 2 inches of soil in a monstera pot dry out between waterings.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The snug lid helps lock in moisture, ensuring your sourdough loaves stay fluffy and roasts won’t dry out after hours of slow cooking.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The plushy Outlast Forever Velvet Pigment continues the tradition but with a comfortable, flexible formula that glides on smooth and dries down matte without drying out your lips.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Let the top 1 to 2 inches of soil in a monstera pot dry out between waterings.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The snug lid helps lock in moisture, ensuring your sourdough loaves stay fluffy and roasts won’t dry out after hours of slow cooking.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The plushy Outlast Forever Velvet Pigment continues the tradition but with a comfortable, flexible formula that glides on smooth and dries down matte without drying out your lips.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dry out
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“Dry out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20out. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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dry-out
1 of 2 adjective
: providing detoxification treatment
checked into a dry-out clinic
dry out
2 of 2 transitive verb
: to subject to withdrawal from the use of alcohol or drugs : detoxify sense 2
: to undergo an extended period of withdrawal from alcohol or drug use especially at a special clinic : detoxify
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