as in dries
to make dry
the heat has really parched my throat
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These high-rise cuties look office-appropriate but feel more like leggings, thanks to four-way stretch and thermoregulating fabric that dries quickly and helps to wick away sweat throughout the day.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Keeping them exposed under your bed not only dries them out over time, but increases the amount of dust mites that will cling onto the garments.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Parches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parches. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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