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Recent Examples of bone-dry
With one of the nation’s lowest population densities — and most residents living in cities — Idaho boasts plenty of wide-open spaces, an amazing array of geography from huge lakes and raging rivers to snowy peaks and bone-dry deserts.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Its dual mops spin at 200 rpm to remove stains, while its 10mm auto-lift feature keeps your carpets bone-dry while the hard floors get a scrub.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
Chin-Hong compared the country to a bone-dry forest that’s vulnerable to wildfires.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Its dual mops spin at 200 rpm to remove stains, while its 10mm auto-lift feature keeps your carpets bone-dry while the hard floors get a scrub.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
Chin-Hong compared the country to a bone-dry forest that’s vulnerable to wildfires.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
This tongue-in-cheek intro is indicative of the longtime comedian’s bone-dry brand of humor.
—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bone-dry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bone-dry
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Thermal sensors also pick up solar panels, hot factory roofs and sunbaked rock faces, but AI models are built to filter out those false alarms before alerts reach emergency services, according to officials involved in the program.
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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.
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Best moisturizing shampoo for colored hair In addition to nourishing parched hair, this popular moisturizing shampoo maintains shine and has UV filters.
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And in some fields, deep cracks have opened in the parched soil.
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The masks are made from hydrogel, which, Dixneuf says, is particularly well-suited for dehydrated, puffy, and tired eyes.
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Mean annual precipitation in its hyperarid core is 0.004 inches.
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Submerge the cutting board in the solution for one minute, then remove it and allow it to air-dry completely before using it again.
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Blot any excess moisture and let the carpet or fabric air-dry.
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To operate in arid environments, the physical architecture eliminates the need for external water cooling.
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Walking around the tiny outpost offers an understanding of just how vast and desolate this arid part of the country can be.
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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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“Bone-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bone-dry. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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