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Recent Examples of bone-dry
This tongue-in-cheek intro is indicative of the longtime comedian’s bone-dry brand of humor.
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Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
But starting with bone-dry potting mix can frustrate your plant from the start.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Retired farmer Gerald Haffner in Keenesburg has seen his neighbors struggle with a lack of water due to a bone-dry winter.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Lunar rocks and soil offered novel insights into the moon’s origin and composition, and more recent analysis of previously untouched Apollo samples, as well as samples retrieved by robotic missions, revealed the surprising discovery of water trapped in rocks thought to be bone-dry.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
But starting with bone-dry potting mix can frustrate your plant from the start.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Retired farmer Gerald Haffner in Keenesburg has seen his neighbors struggle with a lack of water due to a bone-dry winter.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Lunar rocks and soil offered novel insights into the moon’s origin and composition, and more recent analysis of previously untouched Apollo samples, as well as samples retrieved by robotic missions, revealed the surprising discovery of water trapped in rocks thought to be bone-dry.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bone-dry
Adjective
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The layout is straightforward but generous, with three bedrooms (two en suite) branching off a central living area that stays oriented toward the San Jacintos, and a largely white backdrop is warmed up with hints of coral, mustard, and other sunbaked tones.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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This organic, sunbaked quality is echoed in terracotta blush, providing sophisticated depth, CottonWorks said.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to nourishing parched hair, this popular moisturizing shampoo maintains shine and has UV filters.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Ranchers on the Western Slope were battling through a dry summer in 2025 when wildfires erupted and raced through the parched vegetation.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
17 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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Mean annual precipitation in its hyperarid core is 0.004 inches.—
Maggie Shipstead Anthony Cotsifas,
New York Times,
10 May 2023
Adjective
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For care, the brand recommends machine-washing with a gentle cycle then hanging it to air-dry.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Then shake off any excess water and let the plant air-dry for a day or two in a shaded location, Langelo says.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Morgan Gorris, a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, published research last fall showing that people living in arid parts of the country — mainly the West — are more likely to be infected.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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In hot, arid regions, try pairing with a striking agave as your thriller and textural sedum as your filler.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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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
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If the spring season is too dry, flowers and trees cut back on nectar production, causing bees to go hungry.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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Whipping winds can quickly spread the flames, and with the dry brush blanketing hills across South Orange County, minutes matter.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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“Bone-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bone-dry. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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