as in bone-dry
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Recent Examples of hyperarid
Mean annual precipitation in its hyperarid core is 0.004 inches.
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Maggie Shipstead Anthony Cotsifas, New York Times, 10 May 2023
Maggie Shipstead Anthony Cotsifas, New York Times, 10 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperarid
Adjective
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The device doesn’t produce a huge amount of water from the bone-dry air — around two-thirds of a cup a day — but the ultimate aim is to supply a household with drinking water even in arid deserts, said Xuanhe Zhao, a mechanical engineering professor at MIT.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Made from Cinsault, a Rhône varietal prized for its use in rosé, this bone-dry wine from Wilson Creek exudes a Mediterranean vibe.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Our testers even reached for it on air-dry days to add texture and shine.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Always air-dry liners rather than putting them in the dryer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Hyperarid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperarid. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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