drip-dry

Definition of drip-drynext

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Recent Examples of drip-dry Let the plants drip-dry before returning them to their regular spots. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drip-dry
Verb
  • Because there is so much moisture in the air, your sweat will not evaporate fast enough to naturally cool your body.
    Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • The market read it as proof that America's AI lead had evaporated.
    Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The Emory oaks that had been drying out as Resolution dewaters the underground shafts were reviving, their leaves fleshing out and appearing healthier as water seeped into the ground.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The Pensées, however, was submerged near the harbor despite attempts to dewater it with pumps.
    Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 5 July 2022
Verb
  • The perennial funnyman suffered an immense tragedy earlier this year with the loss of his daughter, Katherine, yet still wrings laughs out of flamboyant director Oliver Putnam on Only Murders in the Building five seasons in.
    Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026
  • Until the last drop congeals and the last pearl is wrung out.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Keep a handful near your washing machine or drying rack for blouses, dresses, workout wear, or delicate pieces that should skip the dryer.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026

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“Drip-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip-dry. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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