drying out

[drahy-ing-out] / ˈdraɪ ɪŋˈaʊt /

ADJECTIVE

on the wagon

Synonyms

WEAK

abstaining abstemious abstinent cold sober dry free of alcohol nonindulgent not drinking not drunk not partaking of alcohol period of abstinence restrained sober stone cold sober sworn off took the pledge unintoxicated

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“Also, we’re in a situation where the Great Salt Lake is drying out, and we haven’t even begun to stop the decline.”

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

They were more resistant to drying out, which would have been crucial in the dry and unstable climate following the mass extinction.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

The lake is drying out as more water from snowmelt in the mountains is diverted for use by farms and a growing population, and from drought and a warming climate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The farms are on rich peat soil that used to be underwater but is now slowly drying out.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Or were the rafters and posts drying out and contracting against the masonry?

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

drying out

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