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as in to undermine
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
that historian's dryasdust prose desiccates what is actually an exciting period in European history
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as in to dry
to make dry
add a cup of desiccated coconut to the mix
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Recent Examples of desiccate
From the very first frame of a new episode of Hot Ones Versus, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor is gasping for breath from behind his trademark mask, which looks like either a desiccating corpse or a wasp’s nest with dreadlocks.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Scientists have reported feeling shock and loss with each consecutive return to the Great Barrier Reef, as new expanses of coral bleach and desiccate.
—Eve Andrews, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024
When insects come into direct contact with diatomaceous earth, DE slices through their exoskeletons, causing insects to desiccate and die in only a few hours.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
The boisterous selection process virtually desiccated the Chicago Stadium.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2024
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Scientists have reported feeling shock and loss with each consecutive return to the Great Barrier Reef, as new expanses of coral bleach and desiccate.
—Eve Andrews, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024
When insects come into direct contact with diatomaceous earth, DE slices through their exoskeletons, causing insects to desiccate and die in only a few hours.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
The boisterous selection process virtually desiccated the Chicago Stadium.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiccate
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Paradise starts strong, but the series undermines its compelling opener with predictable, trope-heavy storytelling that’s only partially salvaged by the drama’s excellent leads.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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After all, starting a North American trade war would undermine Trump’s promises to turbocharge the US economy and attack the cost of living.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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What’s worse than no way to dry your hands at one sink?—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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This concealer may have a demi-matte finish, but its conditioning formula won't dry or crack on your skin, thanks to nourishing ingredients like hydrating hyaluronic acid and moisturizing antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 Jan. 2025
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However, critics worry bringing minority parties into the majority tent weakens legislative scrutiny.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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Beijing has also been working to repair ties with American allies like Japan to try to weaken the security alliances forged by the Biden administration to constrain China.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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During her post-surgery recovery, simple tasks like bending over became incredibly difficult, leaving her feeling both physically and emotionally drained.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Being sick with a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea is also dehydrating.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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One was later discovered wandering a remote track, dehydrated.—
Martin McKenzie-Murray,
SPIN,
7 Jan. 2025
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He was petrified by the thought of dying of cancer or some other disease whose senselessness disgusted him.—
Ian Buruma,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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Medusa was known in ancient Greece for petrifying anyone who dared to look her in the eye, and has been seen as a personification of madness.—
Sarah Belmont,
ARTnews.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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But the last of those emergency dollars are being exhausted this fiscal year and won’t be available to help in the next two-year state budget, which Lamont will propose to lawmakers on Feb. 5.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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Two of those teenagers, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, lay flat on their backs at full time, exhausted by yet another 90 minutes.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Type: Oil How to Apply: Apply 1-2 drops to to either damp hair before styling, or on dry hair as a finisher.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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The ability to easily increase suspension height, fit larger tires, adjust spring rates, and improve damping capabilities will let buyers modify their Scout to their heart’s content.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
24 Oct. 2024
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“Desiccate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiccate. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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