How to Use tumble dry in a Sentence

tumble dry

verb
  • He tumble dried his clothes on high heat.
  • Just make sure to wash the sheets in warm water and tumble dry on low heat.
    Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 21 Nov. 2021
  • When the sheets need to be cleaned, just toss them in the washing machine and tumble dry.
    Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 27 Oct. 2021
  • The shorts have a mid-rise and 3.25-inch inseam, and can be both machine washed and tumble dried.
    Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Just throw it in the washing machine and tumble dry on low heat.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Just pop them in the washing machine and tumble dry on low.
    Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 18 Apr. 2022
  • Just throw them in the washing machine on cold and tumble dry on low.
    Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Most kinds should get washed in warm water and tumbled dried on low.
    Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2018
  • Just toss the pillows in the washing machine and tumble dry on low.
    Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022
  • For the best results, wash them in cold water with no bleach and tumble dry on low.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
  • When the topper needs to be cleaned, just toss it in the washing machine and tumble dry on low.
    Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2021
  • Both can be popped in the washing machine on the cold setting, and tumbled dry.
    Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2019
  • The sheets are super easy to care for, just stick them in the washing machine and tumble dry low.
    Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 24 Apr. 2022
  • Plus, the blanket is safe to toss in the washing machine on cold and tumble dry on low heat.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Just be sure to wash it in cold water (no bleach) and tumble dry it on a low heat setting.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Put the toy in a laundry bag and run it through your dryer on a tumble dry setting, low heat.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2024
  • But washing them in half-loads with a tumble dry might, in fact, defeat the purpose.
    Anna Momigliano, Washington Post, 27 June 2019
  • To keep them in tip-top shape, wash the set in warm water on a gentle setting and tumble dry on low heat.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2024
  • This hat is machine washable and can be tumble dried on low heat.
    Katie Dubow, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
  • The mattress topper is easy to clean as well — just toss it in the washing machine on cold and tumble dry.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Over-the-calf | Machine wash warm inside-out, tumble dry low.
    Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2023
  • When the towels are ready to be cleaned, just toss them in the washing machine in cold water and tumble dry on low.
    Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 6 May 2022
  • The sheets are easy to take care of; simply toss them in the washing machine and tumble dry on low before putting them back on the bed.
    Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022
  • Once the sheets need to be washed, simply toss them into the washing machine and tumble dry on low.
    Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 6 Oct. 2021
  • The jacket is machine washable and can be tumble dried on low.
    Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2023
  • To dry, most brands suggest tumble drying on low for the best results.
    Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023
  • Plus, the sheets are super easy to care for: Just toss them in the washing machine in cold water and tumble dry on low.
    Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 14 Dec. 2021
  • The zipper protects against stains and dust mites, and is machine-washable and safe to tumble dry on low.
    Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
  • Just wash it in the laundry bag that’s provided and tumble dry it on a low setting.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
  • Use non-chlorine bleach when needed, and then tumble dry it.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024

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