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as in thirsty
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
the dry climate of the American Southwest
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a very dry topic for a lecture at a museum of natural history
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as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
a dry temperament that suited him well in a desk job that required no interaction with the customers
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as in to scorch
to make dry
the wind quickly dried their clothes
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as in to fade
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
his creative talents were just drying on the vine in that small, provincial town
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as in prohibitionist
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Recent Examples of dry
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Death Valley is both the driest place in North America and the hottest place on Earth, with summer temperatures often surpassing 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
The set includes two shimmer colors that dry fast and are streak-free.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
If a dry winter limits hydropower production, DWP has other options.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Death Valley is both the driest place in North America and the hottest place on Earth, with summer temperatures often surpassing 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Although the leaves dry and become somewhat fragile, these wreaths also can be stored for future years, says Roth, who notes some customers report keeping magnolia wreaths in good condition for decades!
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
The set includes two shimmer colors that dry fast and are streak-free.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hungry and thirsty, my friends and I headed straight to San Jaime, which had been recommended to us by a local.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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When the concentration of ions in your blood hits a critical point, when your blood volume gets too low, or when your kidneys begin to get stressed, hormones and other signals trigger your brian to feel thirsty.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
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But to play to that dichotomy is a tightrope walk: lean too far one way and Indy becomes boring, either as too normal or a superhero.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eggnog Eggnog is a hard sell because most people have only had the bad kind, those boring and occasionally gross cartons that line the dairy section of the supermarket every December.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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Stanley received more than 90 reports worldwide over problems relating to the detached lids — 38 of those complaints were tied to burn injuries, with 11 of those requiring medical attention.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The special drew sharp criticism; many felt LeBron came across as detached and unapproachable.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The fire burned right up to the property line and scorched wooden fence posts and vegetation but firefighters were able to keep the fire from touching the property.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Blackhawks are fading from the public consciousness, and there’s no easy way back.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Republican field hated DeSantis An initial begrudging respect for DeSantis quickly faded once the campaign got underway.Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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This is the situation that arose from the 2018 Farm Bill, which gave birth to a multibillion-dollar market, but one that has thus far drawn criticism not only from prohibitionists but also from those in the recreational marijuana industry.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Study after study shows a correlation between cannabis use and depression, though prohibitionists or federal organizations sometimes use them to discourage cannabis use.Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Wine and conversation flow on a slow tour of the natural vineyards in Spain’s Castilla y León.Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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No one knows for sure why the rally happens but some experts attribute it to such seasonal things as holiday shopping and investors wrapping up their books before the end of the year, ahead of a slower January.Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the nation's coldest big city, Minneapolis, the weather service said highs in the single digits to teens and lows below zero look likely for Friday and Saturday.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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This cold air will quickly expand south and east Friday and encompass the entire eastern half of the country by Saturday.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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