parched
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The California city was once a drought poster child, but now it generates enough water to rescue parched states.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Is there such a thing as a soaking wet wit, the opposite of the parched variety, because he has that, too.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Rust-colored mountains tower on the horizon, pale-green succulents defy the parched earth, Spanish-style shingles fill the scenery.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
The hot climate and sandy, parched soil make this an unlikely place for fruit and vegetables – or so you might think.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
He found wood piled by one wall, built up the fire himself, and then with gestures asked for water, for swallowing sea-water had sickened him and now he was parched with thirst.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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