dries

verb

present tense third-person singular of dry
1
as in scorches
to make dry the wind quickly dried their clothes

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2
as in fades
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 dries Choose a non-toxic glue that dries clear and works on most surfaces. — Angela Haupt, Time, 19 May 2026 Water in the morning so the foliage dries by midday. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026 Water marks form from hard water deposits and soap scum, which build up when water dries on glass. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 It’s made especially for hot days with sweat-wicking technology that dries quickly. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 With special Japanese cooling technology, the blanket absorbs body heat and quickly dries sweat so you’re not left sleeping in a puddle. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Notably, like my favorite Make Beauty skin tint, the concealer is super moisturizing, and dries down to look like an extension of my skin rather than settling into fine lines with a papery, flaky finish. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 July 2026 The high-pressure mop is automatically refilled with water at the docking station, and cleans itself with hot water (131 degrees F), then dries itself with 145-degree hot air. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Our Top Sunscreens Under Makeup But a few strategic steps can prevent that from happening, like using a lightweight moisturizer and wearing a makeup-friendly SPF that absorbs quickly, dries down smoothly, and doesn’t leave behind a slick or tacky finish. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dries
  1. scorches
  2. fades
  3. dehydrates
  4. drains
  5. evaporates
Verb
  • France followed its hottest-ever day with yet more brutal temperatures as a deadly heat wave scorches much of western Europe.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 June 2026
  • Protection from the sun is key for this plant because bright sun scorches its leaves.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Definition of scorches
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  • But rental business owners like Zhao observed that the rental prices have begun to slide as novelty surrounding these stunt-performing androids fades.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • But as hope of finding survivors fades and the number of dead continues to climb, many fear the political aftershocks of the disaster may prove nearly as destabilizing as the earthquake itself.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of fades
Verb
  • Alcohol worsens sleep quality and dehydrates the body, while caffeine has a diuretic effect that encourages fluid loss and can raise body temperature.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Pest Control Baking soda acts as a barrier that dehydrates slugs, causes ants to lose their scent trail, and keeps aphids away.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Definition of dehydrates
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  • Make sure to empty any excess water that drains into the saucer to keep the roots from getting soggy.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
Definition of drains
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  • When the air is dry, sweat evaporates quickly and even on very hot days, most people can produce enough sweat to keep their body temperature regulated.
    — Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Nearly half the water evaporates or seeps into the ground under the canals before reaching its destination.
    — Emily Cureton Cook, ProPublica, 26 June 2026
Definition of evaporates

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