as in to evaporate
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Stir in wine; cook until evaporated.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026 -
For a sense of just how much money has evaporated from the crypto industry since then, look to bitcoin.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new dam can dewater the lake if need be, engineers said.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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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
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Silgranit sinks can be cleaned with a mixture of dish soap and vinegar, which will need to sit for at least an hour if there are any hard water deposits before being rinsed and dried.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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This quick-drying pick is offered in three colors and is a great place to store wet sponges and scrubbers, as well as soap dispensers.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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When you're dehydrated, your body releases vasopressin, a hormone that signals the kidneys to conserve water.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2026
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It was severely dehydrated and sluggish.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Salt products desiccate grass, and freeze/thaw cycles cause frost heaving, leaving lumpy, uneven areas.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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Indoor conditions tend to be dry during the winter, so placing pots on top of saucers with pea gravel that is kept moist on a regular basis increases needed humidity and prevents leaves from desiccating.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Freeze-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze-dry. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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