PARCHES Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

parches

verb

present tense third-person singular of parch

as in dries

to make dry the heat has really parched my throat

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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
It’s made especially for hot days with sweat-wicking technology that dries quickly.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

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