dry
adjective
free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet.
Example Sentences
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"When the water is drained, the peat dries and becomes flammable."
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
But they are packaged into different tranches in order of who will get repaid first if the money dries up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
High pressure causes colder air to sink in the atmosphere, where it compresses, warms up and dries out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
As the liquid dries, the suspended particles inside can gather into uneven patterns.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
His expression is placid as he examines his cuts, turns off the water, and dries his hands with a towel.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
