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as in to undermine
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
that historian's dryasdust prose desiccates what is actually an exciting period in European history
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as in to dry
to make dry
add a cup of desiccated coconut to the mix
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Recent Examples of desiccate
The British upper classes and a farmer's bum laid bare, as the Norfolk countryside slowly desiccates.
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The Week Uk, theweek, 20 Dec. 2024
From the very first frame of a new episode of Hot Ones Versus, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor is gasping for breath from behind his trademark mask, which looks like either a desiccating corpse or a wasp’s nest with dreadlocks.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Scientists have reported feeling shock and loss with each consecutive return to the Great Barrier Reef, as new expanses of coral bleach and desiccate.
—Eve Andrews, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024
When insects come into direct contact with diatomaceous earth, DE slices through their exoskeletons, causing insects to desiccate and die in only a few hours.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
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The Week Uk, theweek, 20 Dec. 2024
From the very first frame of a new episode of Hot Ones Versus, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor is gasping for breath from behind his trademark mask, which looks like either a desiccating corpse or a wasp’s nest with dreadlocks.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Scientists have reported feeling shock and loss with each consecutive return to the Great Barrier Reef, as new expanses of coral bleach and desiccate.
—Eve Andrews, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024
When insects come into direct contact with diatomaceous earth, DE slices through their exoskeletons, causing insects to desiccate and die in only a few hours.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiccate
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The liberation of the leaves will undermine the black-market trade and reduce deforestation by freeing for cultivation lands long ago cleared and abandoned.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Without them, distrust and disrespect undermine the actions.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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She can be seen cheering him on and drying his hair in the rain.—
David Muir,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Both leaves and flowers emit a sweet, fruity aroma and can be dried for a calming tea.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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One way that could happen would be for foreign countries to weaken their currency to make the same product cheaper in dollars for tariff purposes, without raising the end cost to the consumer.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But that progress stalled out around the turn of the year, which weakened the case for further rate cuts and ultimately prompted the Fed to stand pat in January.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Until then, the negative effects of import taxes such as rising unemployment and a slowing economy will drain trillions of dollars from the revenues the administration hopes to raise.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Former President Joe Biden drained the reserve of more than 40% of its capacity when gas prices reached record highs, averaging more than $5 a gallon across the U.S. in June 2022.—
Dan McCaleb | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse is the fact their horses are dehydrated.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Whatever the illness was has had lingering effects; Roberts noted that at one point Betts had lost 15 pounds and was severely dehydrated.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Some three-dimensional metallic roses grew on their shiny reflective surfaces, with an important symbolism that served as a fit rouge for the entire collection: as fragile objects suddenly petrified, their hardened fragility was the designer’s own.—
Giorgia Feroldi,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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He was petrified by the thought of dying of cancer or some other disease whose senselessness disgusted him.—
Ian Buruma,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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The game lasts about two minutes in total before the AI calls it a day, exhausted from generating the worst gaming experience possible.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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His aunt is exhausted, unsteady on her feet, her eyes red.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Apply the gel to dry or damp skin and go in with a silicone cleansing brush to gently lift away impurities.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2025
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Limiting time outside on humid or rainy days Removing damp debris and leaves Showering after being outside Using saline sprays or rinses after outdoor exposure Wearing a mask, gloves, eye protection, or a hair covering outside 3.—
Jurairat J. Molina,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Desiccate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiccate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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