as in to evaporate
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Recent Examples of drip-dry
Let the plants drip-dry before returning them to their regular spots.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drip-dry
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That sense of urgency seems to have evaporated as Bolt struggles to answer questions about the strange deal.Iain Martin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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This time, after a 20-point lead late in the second quarter almost completely evaporated at the start of the third, the Heat came together to improve to 3-1 on the trip and 20-17 on the season.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 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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That process, meant to dewater the mining zone so workers and equipment can enter the mountain, worries Patagonia residents like Carolyn Shafer.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2023
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Inflation is proving to be stubborn as the Fed tries to wring out the last percentage point of improvement to get inflation down to 2%.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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While companies have long struggled to wring value out of their data initiatives, something big has changed in the last two years: Generative AI has spurred greater interest and investment in data quality and broader data capabilities.Randy Bean, Harvard Business Review, 2 Jan. 2025
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When water is in short supply in fall, plants are not able to adequately prepare their roots and shoots for the coming cold and drying winds.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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After harvesting, the leaves are dried and processed following different methods to create the perfect flavor.Ivan Terzi, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Drip-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip-dry. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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