as in to evaporate
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Verb
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Third, competition evaporates in the face of elections that are largely foregone conclusions.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025 -
Notably, corporate support for the gala has evaporated.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Emory oaks that had been drying out as Resolution dewaters the underground shafts were reviving, their leaves fleshing out and appearing healthier as water seeped into the ground.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
29 Feb. 2024
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That process, meant to dewater the mining zone so workers and equipment can enter the mountain, worries Patagonia residents like Carolyn Shafer.—
Brandon Loomis,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Sep. 2023
Verb
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There’s always an element of chemistry to consider; tannins, which are compounds in wine present in grape seeds, grape skins, and oak barrels, offer a drying or astringent quality on the tongue and gums.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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The budge-proof formula sets quickly, so get blending straight away to ensure the formula dries down to your liking.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Alcohol-based, scented formulations can also dehydrate and irritate skin.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Maranda survived but the 23-month-old was dehydrated, full of insect bites and covered in her mother's blood.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The weather this year has also left abundant vegetation in the region that has desiccated in the warm, dry air.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Santa Anas are those desiccating winds that occur commonly in winter, blowing out of Nevada and Utah and into southwestern California.—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Freeze-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze-dry. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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