1
as in scorches
to make dry
the wind quickly dried their clothes
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2
as in fades
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
his creative talents were just drying on the vine in that small, provincial town
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Recent Examples of dries
The ad is one in a series of promotional spots in which Aniston dries and styles her famous friends' hair using only LolaVie products.
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Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The fan also dries the surface of foods more quickly and turns cookies and roast chickens a deep golden brown.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The high-pressure mop is automatically refilled with water at the docking station, and cleans itself with hot water (131 degrees F), then dries itself with 145-degree hot air.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Our Top Sunscreens Under Makeup But a few strategic steps can prevent that from happening, like using a lightweight moisturizer and wearing a makeup-friendly SPF that absorbs quickly, dries down smoothly, and doesn’t leave behind a slick or tacky finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Choose a non-toxic glue that dries clear and works on most surfaces.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 19 May 2026
Water in the morning so the foliage dries by midday.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The all-in-one station empties the dust, washes, and dries its own mop pads.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
Unlike many spray sunscreens that feel sticky or heavy, this one truly dries down fast and disappears into the skin.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The fan also dries the surface of foods more quickly and turns cookies and roast chickens a deep golden brown.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The high-pressure mop is automatically refilled with water at the docking station, and cleans itself with hot water (131 degrees F), then dries itself with 145-degree hot air.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Our Top Sunscreens Under Makeup But a few strategic steps can prevent that from happening, like using a lightweight moisturizer and wearing a makeup-friendly SPF that absorbs quickly, dries down smoothly, and doesn’t leave behind a slick or tacky finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Choose a non-toxic glue that dries clear and works on most surfaces.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 19 May 2026
Water in the morning so the foliage dries by midday.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The all-in-one station empties the dust, washes, and dries its own mop pads.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
Unlike many spray sunscreens that feel sticky or heavy, this one truly dries down fast and disappears into the skin.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dries
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Protection from the sun is key for this plant because bright sun scorches its leaves.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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The United Kingdom smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday as a spring heat wave scorches parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Whether a play endures or fades is fickle.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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Mattus notes that asters are a smart investment for September and October color when the rest of the garden fades.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Pest Control Baking soda acts as a barrier that dehydrates slugs, causes ants to lose their scent trail, and keeps aphids away.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Alcohol While a cold glass of beer or a mixed drink may feel refreshing in the moment, alcohol dehydrates you.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Set a clearer end time today so work supports wellbeing rather than drains it.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Overthinking at work drains emotional energy because your brain never fully relaxes.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Rubbing alcohol evaporates quickly to leave windows streak-free.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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Every range hood has a filter that captures all the grease and oil that evaporates off the stove.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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