How to Use tumble dry in a Sentence

tumble dry

verb
  • He tumble dried his clothes on high heat.
  • Once the stain is gone, tumble dry.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Once the stain is gone, tumble dry.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Once the stain is gone, tumble dry.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • If the stain is still there, do not tumble dry.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
  • If the stain is still there, do not tumble dry.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
  • If the stain is still there, do not tumble dry.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • Most kinds should get washed in warm water and tumbled dried on low.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2018
  • Then tumble dry on no-heat with tennis balls to keep them fluffed.
    — Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Just make sure to wash the sheets in warm water and tumble dry on low heat.
    — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 21 Nov. 2021
  • Just throw it in the washing machine and tumble dry on low heat.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023
  • This hat is machine washable and can be tumble dried on low heat.
    — Katie Dubow, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
  • Just throw them in the washing machine on cold and tumble dry on low.
    — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
  • For the best results, wash them in cold water with no bleach and tumble dry on low.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Some fabrics will allow for a tumble dry.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • When the sheets need to be cleaned, just toss them in the washing machine and tumble dry.
    — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 27 Oct. 2021
  • Just be sure to wash it in cold water (no bleach) and tumble dry it on a low heat setting.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Just toss the pillows in the washing machine and tumble dry on low.
    — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022
  • The jacket is machine washable and can be tumble dried on low.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2023
  • To dry, most brands suggest tumble drying on low for the best results.
    — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Both can be popped in the washing machine on the cold setting, and tumbled dry.
    — Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2019
  • Make sure to tumble dry on low to avoid damaging them or wearing them out too fast.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, the blanket is safe to toss in the washing machine on cold and tumble dry on low heat.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Put the toy in a laundry bag and run it through your dryer on a tumble dry setting, low heat.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2024
  • But washing them in half-loads with a tumble dry might, in fact, defeat the purpose.
    — Anna Momigliano, Washington Post, 27 June 2019
  • When the topper needs to be cleaned, just toss it in the washing machine and tumble dry on low.
    — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2021
  • And since it’s made from cotton, this throw blanket can be machine washed and tumble dried.
    — Laura Fenton, wsj.com, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The sheets are super easy to care for, just stick them in the washing machine and tumble dry low.
    — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 24 Apr. 2022
  • Over-the-calf | Machine wash warm inside-out, tumble dry low.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Add dryer balls for extra softness, and then tumble dry.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

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