: deprived of natural moisture
parched land
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Could I have some water? I'm parched.
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During parched periods, there is less water available to dilute the system and flush out the salt, while rising seas push salt into the watershed, a process known as saltwater intrusion.
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Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Rain is sorely needed in the parched mountains but does bring the potential for mudflows and landslides in areas with burn scars.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Because Bedard is where the hope lies, and a parched hockey town is desperate for any drop of water.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Southern California's wildfires, fueled by Santa Ana winds and parched conditions, have led to widespread evacuations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Rain is sorely needed in the parched mountains but does bring the potential for mudflows and landslides in areas with burn scars.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Because Bedard is where the hope lies, and a parched hockey town is desperate for any drop of water.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Southern California's wildfires, fueled by Santa Ana winds and parched conditions, have led to widespread evacuations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for parched
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“Parched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parched. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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