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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
Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
People who have particularly oily or dry skin or who use a lot of hair styling products may notice that these stains develop more quickly.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Residents say monkeys also sneak into their kitchens or run away with their laundry, drying on the flat rooftops typical of this part of India.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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According to Babe Original, at night, apply the serum to both eyes on clean, dry skin, in one single stroke.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
People who have particularly oily or dry skin or who use a lot of hair styling products may notice that these stains develop more quickly.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
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Very cold temperatures can dry skin and trigger dermatitis symptoms such as brittle and flaky skin.20
Allergies and Other Immune System Reactions
While allergies and dermatitis are unique conditions, they can be related.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Residents say monkeys also sneak into their kitchens or run away with their laundry, drying on the flat rooftops typical of this part of India.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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In France, come thirsty as there’s a great new spot in an underserved wine region and One&Only, that benchmark for luxe worldwide, will make its foray stateside in an unexpected location (though one that’s a typically canny choice).Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
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There's also Sea Salt, an oyster bar; Domaine South, which overlooks Big Spring Park; Purveyor; The Standard Social Market; Revivalist; La Esquina Cocina; and MELT, all of which keep hungry (and thirsty) visitors coming back for more.Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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Covering the entertainment business is never boring, and 2025 is already shaping up to be another banger as business models that have been around for decades continue to evolve, erode and unravel.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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News to Know Disney buys Fubo On its face, the move might sound like a boring press release.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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But the detached garage and a guest cottage were destroyed, as were all but three or four of the 20 or so houses on their block near the Altadena Golf Course.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Steps lead down to a heated swimming pool, and elsewhere on the property are fruit-bearing citrus trees, raised garden boxes and an original detached bomb shelter.Angela Serratore, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Eaton Fire, which sparked Tuesday near Pasadena, had scorched a total of 13,690 acres and damaged at least 5,000 buildings as of Friday afternoon.Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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As the worst disaster raged around them, hired hands kept working to pay the bills Jan. 9, 2025 By Thursday, neighborhoods still smoldered for miles up and down the Pacific Coast Highway, more than 5,000 homes and businesses scorched.Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Sunlight had begun to fade, casting a shadow on the space.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Naturally derived essential oils are difficult to stabilize and can fade or change over time, giving your perfume a shorter shelf life from the first spray to the last.Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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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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Randle has often been slow to close out on 3-point shooters and inattentive off the ball.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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The Israel Defense Forces have been slow to withdraw from their position in the southern part of Lebanon despite a Nov. 27 ceasefire deal that gave the Lebanese Army and the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon exclusive jurisdiction over the region.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
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The middle six had grown cold prior to Namestnikov’s injury, and his line with Ehlers and Perfetti in particular.Murat Ates, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Even colder weather on the way, forecast says The weather service said another infusion of cold arctic air is expected Saturday night, and temperatures will plummet to the single digits Sunday morning.Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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