as in to dry
to make dry
the heat has really parched my throat
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Recent Examples of parch
Direct sun can parch and even burn plants sitting on a window sill.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
This was in the days before bottled water, and by the time we were picked up, we were parched.
—Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Each step has been a battle — boots sinking into the endless sand, muscles burning, throat parched and skin scorched.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Relative humidity will be as low as 13%, meaning grasses and other potential fuels will be parched and easy to ignite.
—Max Levy, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
This was in the days before bottled water, and by the time we were picked up, we were parched.
—Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Each step has been a battle — boots sinking into the endless sand, muscles burning, throat parched and skin scorched.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Relative humidity will be as low as 13%, meaning grasses and other potential fuels will be parched and easy to ignite.
—Max Levy, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parch
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Continue the drying cycle, and check every 30 minutes or so until the duvet is dry.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The whisky presents rich sherry cask aromas on the nose, featuring stewed and dried fruits, chocolate, and toasted nuts.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The ceramic plates are also infused with volcanic rock and minerals to help seal the cuticle without stripping moisture, leaving hair sleek, not scorched.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 May 2025
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The three wildfires have combined to scorch more than 30,000 acres of land in St. Louis County, destroying more than 150 structures, including houses and cabins, in their wake.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2025
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“Parch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parch. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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