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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
an arid speech about duty and responsibility
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as in dry
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
arid wastelands unfit for human habitation
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Recent Examples of arid
In hot, arid regions, try pairing with a striking agave as your thriller and textural sedum as your filler.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
At this time, northeastern Thailand would have been arid to semi-arid—perfect for sauropods.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
Grand Junction, Colorado Beyond the Rockies is a whole different Colorado, an arid region of red-rock canyons, fertile valleys fed by the upper Colorado River, and a city called Grand Junction that seems light years removed from high-rise Denver and those chic ski resorts.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Botswana, a sparsely populated and arid country in southern Africa, is the biggest producer of diamonds by value and the second biggest by volume behind Russia.
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ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
At this time, northeastern Thailand would have been arid to semi-arid—perfect for sauropods.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
Grand Junction, Colorado Beyond the Rockies is a whole different Colorado, an arid region of red-rock canyons, fertile valleys fed by the upper Colorado River, and a city called Grand Junction that seems light years removed from high-rise Denver and those chic ski resorts.
—
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Botswana, a sparsely populated and arid country in southern Africa, is the biggest producer of diamonds by value and the second biggest by volume behind Russia.
—
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arid
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Far fewer people stay responsible when the work turns boring, unclear or inconvenient, and that's precisely when ownership surfaces.
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Monocultures can be boring, but on the flipside, a huge collection of individual species looks like a busy bowl of potpourri.
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In a bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients and season the ribs generously on all sides.
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Flip your cloth to a dry side and buff for that perfect, streak-free shine.
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The head coach was clumsy in his response, saying — in effect — that the player is better suited to being an impact substitute and taking advantage of tiring opposition defenders.
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The chassis exhibits little flex, the buttons feel crisp and responsive, and the scroll wheel offers enough resistance to feel deliberate without becoming tiring.
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The five-time champion may have charmed the world over the decades, but now finds itself in a bit of a dry spell, thirsty for a sixth victory.
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The rich body lotion combines cocoa butter and shea butter to soften and smooth rough, thirsty skin, while squalane replenishes the skin barrier and locks in moisture.
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All 182 guest rooms were given a fresh coat of dusty rose paint, new custom carpet, furniture and upgraded bathrooms.
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At the same time, her eyes were free of the ultimate Millennial marker, winged liner, and colored with a melting pot of brown, bronze and dusty gray shadow, visible in her waterline, too.
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The terrain is mountainous, a mix of desert and semi-desert plains.
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Spring training shifts into high gear this week with the Cubs and White Sox meeting on Friday in a cross-desert classic to start Cactus League play.
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There was no repeat of the slow start that cost him a spot last season.
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The house old-fashioned can be made with bourbon or gin and is a much slower sip.
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And ever since, ships full of travelers, weary from long journeys, have passed through the narrows, the winds of the Atlantic at their backs.
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As America turns 250, the semiquincentennial feels like a dud — a far cry from 1976’s bicentennial blowout, when pop culture and communal celebrations united a weary nation.
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“Arid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arid. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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