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Recent Examples of air-dry
Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
Just one word of warning: These can shrink in the dryer, so always air-dry them after wearing, as the instructions state.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
The piece consists of 38 small sculptures, each on its own shelf, each sculpted out of air-dry clay.
—Robert Boyd, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
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
Just one word of warning: These can shrink in the dryer, so always air-dry them after wearing, as the instructions state.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Be sure to air-dry the topper before making your bed.
—Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
The piece consists of 38 small sculptures, each on its own shelf, each sculpted out of air-dry clay.
—Robert Boyd, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air-dry
Adjective
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Though the state is seeing a surface water supply far above average, March’s heat shock has left many less confident about the fate of water supply for the upcoming dry season.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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From December to January, Loni and other cities across northern India routinely grapple with a severe spike in pollution during the cold, dry winter months.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The summer sun can evaporate water before roots can absorb it.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2026
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With French support all but evaporated, organizers scramble for alternative sources.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While urban areas like Los Angeles are under mandatory drought restrictions to reduce strain on state reservoirs, many rural residents reliant on groundwater wells are waterless.—
Tribune Content Agency,
oregonlive,
27 Nov. 2022
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Other eco-friendly measures include a solid waste incinerator to turn waste into non-toxic ash and a waterless urinal to reduce unnecessary usage.—
Camille Fine,
USA TODAY,
22 Aug. 2022
Verb
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Desert wildflowers shriveled up early this year due to the historic heat wave, leading to a lackluster sightseeing season and fewer visitors at some state parks.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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And then emergency snacks for my kid, often shriveled up raisins all over the bottom of the bag.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Around the time this individual was alive, the Yucatán Peninsula was a semi-arid savannah with no rivers or lakes.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Underwater Caves Hold More Than Human Remains Around the time this individual was alive, the Yucatán Peninsula was a semi-arid savannah with no rivers or lakes — water and shade were scarce.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Klinger recommends to steam it before marinating to reduce bitterness, and then grill, pan-sear, or crumble it into recipes.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
12 Dec. 2025
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Her sister’s sere hair went among the grasses; her head was full of the Child.—
Patricia Lockwood,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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“Air-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air-dry. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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