1
as in scorched
to make dry
the wind quickly dried their clothes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in faded
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
his creative talents were just drying on the vine in that small, provincial town
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dried
The remaining cathode material is dried and ground into a fine black powder.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
The fins were dried, collected and later analyzed by researchers.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fill with fresh or dried flowers, or choose to leave empty for a clean, polished look.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
But all of that can go right out the window with improper storage, turning your treasured cheese into a dried-out or moldy disappointment.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Practically before the paint had dried, the mural was a sensation.
—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
How to Eat Lentils are available dried or pre-cooked and canned, which is a convenient option for last-minute meals.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Even before the ink had dried on the House settlement agreements, reports emerged of prospective claims buyers aggressively pitching class members with offers for pennies on the dollar and not disclosing the risks.
—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Sean McGuire had dried blood on both of his hands and scratch marks on his body, Alvarado said.
—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
The fins were dried, collected and later analyzed by researchers.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fill with fresh or dried flowers, or choose to leave empty for a clean, polished look.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
But all of that can go right out the window with improper storage, turning your treasured cheese into a dried-out or moldy disappointment.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Practically before the paint had dried, the mural was a sensation.
—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
How to Eat Lentils are available dried or pre-cooked and canned, which is a convenient option for last-minute meals.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Even before the ink had dried on the House settlement agreements, reports emerged of prospective claims buyers aggressively pitching class members with offers for pennies on the dollar and not disclosing the risks.
—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Sean McGuire had dried blood on both of his hands and scratch marks on his body, Alvarado said.
—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dried
Verb
-
While Greece suffers frequent wildfires during its hot, dry summers, it has so far been spared the heatwaves that have scorched much of western Europe in recent weeks.
-
Reilly said police found the Honda scorched on the city's West Side.
Verb
-
By the time the Giants jumped to a 2-0 lead in Tuesday’s second inning over West Sacramento’s A’s, the protestors had faded from the plaza.
-
Election betting was common until the 1940s, then mysteriously faded away.
Verb
-
Inside the venue, each place setting was adorned in part by one of the nearly 200 cake pops sized, measured and baked by organizing committee member Shaikh, who not only committed the week prior to bake for the ball, but also enjoyed developing a sisterhood with the rest of the organizers.
Verb
-
White evangelical churches—revivalists, under Sutton’s classification system—experienced remarkable growth, while liberal mainline Protestant churches withered.
-
As a skin care ingredient, hyaluronic acid floods withered, thirsty skin with moisture, thereby smoothing the appearance of fine lines.
Verb
-
These plants may not thrive in soil that's poorly drained or overly compacted.
-
Something uncertain, something human, has been drained like blood from this world.
Verb
-
Cook for 5 minutes, add spinach, and cook until wilted.
-
Choose only the brightest, greenest leaves over anything that is wilted or brown.
Verb
-
People tend to think of dry hair as a winter problem, but between summer sun, salt water, and chlorine, parched strands really don't take a season off.
-
Add a Maison Perrier Strawberry Flavored Sparkling Water to your outfit to add to the intrigue and ensure you don’t get parched while chatting.
Verb
-
On the morning of January 22nd, another boat, Dios Es Mi Guía (God Is My Guide) found them, sunburned and dehydrated.
-
Additionally, people who overexert during work or exercise may become dehydrated and susceptible to heat sickness.
Cite this Entry
“Dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dried. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
