Dry out

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verb

To lose or remove water or moisture.

The clothes have been left to dry out in the sun.
Visual representation of "dry out" - To lose or remove water or moisture

Often appears as...

  • dry out in the sun
  • dry out after washing
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Visual representation of "dry out"
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Natural Processes

Used often to describe items or materials returning to a dry state without artificial help.

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After the rain, the paths will dry out naturally.
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Weather Dependent

The phrase can imply reliance on weather conditions, especially sunlight, to dry something.

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The picnic blanket can't dry out in the rain.
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Time Factor

Can suggest a process that takes a significant amount of time.

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Make sure to give your boots several days to fully dry out.
Visual representation of the word "Dry out"

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