dried

verb

Definition of driednext
past tense of dry
1
as in scorched
to make dry the wind quickly dried their clothes

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2
as in faded
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 Synonyms for dried
  1. scorched
  2. withered
  3. parched
Verb
  • This helps stop the cooking process sooner and reduces the chances of the custard getting overcooked and scorched.
    Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The blaze had scorched more than 4,000 acres and was 78% contained as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of scorched
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  • However, Assad’s army withered away with hardly a shot being fired in anger, or in Assad’s defense.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • But the defense surrendered a touchdown on the first drive and withered at critical junctures.
    Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of withered
Verb
  • But water management decisions and restoration efforts have flooded or parched lands where tribe members live and hold ceremonies.
    Rebecca Blackwell, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Flying can take a toll, leaving skin feeling parched, dull, and irritated.
    Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of parched
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