as in to evaporate
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Recent Examples of drip-dry
Let the plants drip-dry before returning them to their regular spots.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
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Cases in which Black people were scammed, robbed, or even killed evaporated in court because of the testimony law.—
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If the weather is cold enough and the lakes freeze over, less snow falls because the water can't evaporate into the air.—
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The new dam can dewater the lake if need be, engineers said.—
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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.—
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At times, mops and towels were absorbing so much water that workers were forced to bring buckets to the court to wring out the water before continuing their work.—
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Cover the area with a kitchen towel that has been soaked in hot water and then wrung out.—
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They’re made of the brand’s fast-drying fabric called Everlux, which wicks away moisture to prevent sweat marks and stains during even the most high-energy workouts.—
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Leave the mats out in the sun for several hours to dry.—
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“Drip-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip-dry. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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