as in dry
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
a droughty region that could never support settlements
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In a bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients and season the ribs generously on all sides.
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Flip your cloth to a dry side and buff for that perfect, streak-free shine.
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Maybe James isn’t just using the thirsty Dubs as leverage to spur the Lakers into action.
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The five-time champion may have charmed the world over the decades, but now finds itself in a bit of a dry spell, thirsty for a sixth victory.
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To operate in arid environments, the physical architecture eliminates the need for external water cooling.
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Walking around the tiny outpost offers an understanding of just how vast and desolate this arid part of the country can be.
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“Droughty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droughty. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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