1
as in scorching
to make dry
the wind quickly dried their clothes
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2
as in fading
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 drying
Preheat the oven to 250°F, which is just hot enough to heat the ribs gently without drying them out.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Health officials warn that cooking, boiling, freezing or drying wild mushrooms does not neutralize toxins.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Her three daughters share a full-size bed that fills every inch of the tiny second bedroom, and the larger bedroom, which doubles as a home office with a desk for herself and her husband, also includes a clothesline for drying the laundry.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 15 May 2026
After multiple rounds of testing, this Nomadix blanket earned the T+L title of Best Overall Beach Blanket, largely due to its sandproof, waterproof fabric that’s smooth, quick-drying, and lightweight.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The release noted that wild mushrooms should be kept away from pets, adding that the toxic fungi is not made safe to eat after cooking, boiling, freezing, or drying.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The team in Italy also showed Kumpan how to enhance his product by improving the fermentation and drying steps.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026
Steam from bathrooms or kitchens, humidifiers, wet clothes drying indoors and poor ventilation around heating or cooking appliances can also push indoor humidity high enough to feed mold growth.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
However, the newer model might make the drying process take longer if it’s switched to a lower heat setting.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Health officials warn that cooking, boiling, freezing or drying wild mushrooms does not neutralize toxins.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Her three daughters share a full-size bed that fills every inch of the tiny second bedroom, and the larger bedroom, which doubles as a home office with a desk for herself and her husband, also includes a clothesline for drying the laundry.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 15 May 2026
After multiple rounds of testing, this Nomadix blanket earned the T+L title of Best Overall Beach Blanket, largely due to its sandproof, waterproof fabric that’s smooth, quick-drying, and lightweight.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The release noted that wild mushrooms should be kept away from pets, adding that the toxic fungi is not made safe to eat after cooking, boiling, freezing, or drying.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The team in Italy also showed Kumpan how to enhance his product by improving the fermentation and drying steps.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026
Steam from bathrooms or kitchens, humidifiers, wet clothes drying indoors and poor ventilation around heating or cooking appliances can also push indoor humidity high enough to feed mold growth.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
However, the newer model might make the drying process take longer if it’s switched to a lower heat setting.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drying
Verb
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Visit in late spring or fall for pleasant weather; summer can get scorching, especially come midday.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Video posted to social media shows the wildfire scorching trees and structures along Highway 61.—
Cole Premo,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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By now, however, that view is fading.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Taj Mahal kept fading and ultimately finished 10th.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Known as the Critical Medicines Act, the initiative seeks to avoid the kinds of withering drug shortages that were seen during the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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What becomes clear is that Yesteryear is not actually the withering critique of faux-trad influencers it’s been marketed as.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Alegria also sees wild rice production growing using the traditional Indigenous methods of drying, parching, dancing and winnowing at rice camps in northern Wisconsin.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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Wind is a familiar thing, a thing whose very existence brings a kind of reassurance—yearned-for when absent, delighting when gentle, accursed when either biting cold or parching hot, feared when violent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Our students are not wilting flowers.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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To keep fresh herbs from wilting too quickly, trim the ends, then wrap them in a damp paper towel or cloth before storing.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Baking soda kills weeds by dehydrating them due to its salt content.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
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In addition to dehydrating the body, excessive sodium intake increases the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Plant the cutting in well-draining soil in a 12-inch tall pot that’s about 6 inches wide so the roots have plenty of room to grow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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More turbulent water draining from the desert via seasonal drainage channels called wadis might have brought others.—
Geoff Emberling,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Follow Ham El-Waylly’s lead by searing the fish in the skillet before finishing in the oven.—
Ellie Krieger,
Washington Post,
2 May 2026
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Wherever creator Lee Sung Jin took the concept next, a bitter rivalry would presumably be its driving force, just as Wong and Yeun’s searing anti-platonic chemistry powered Season 1 through some tonal bumps and big swings.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Drying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drying. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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