as in bone-dry
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Recent Examples of hyperarid
Mean annual precipitation in its hyperarid core is 0.004 inches.
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Maggie Shipstead Anthony Cotsifas, New York Times, 10 May 2023
Maggie Shipstead Anthony Cotsifas, New York Times, 10 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperarid
Adjective
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Bacchus, bone-dry, slumps in the center of a stagnant green pool clutching fistfuls of limp grapes; none of the fountains is turned on.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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The resulting wines range from bone-dry and structured to fruity, floral, and slightly sweet.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Diffusing natural waves, using a hair waver, or allowing your lengths to air-dry—Giannetos opts for a combo of all three methods.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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To reduce the potential for damage, opt for the air-dry setting and avoid the sanitizing cycle and other high-heat settings when using the dishwasher to clean koozies, or consider a different cleaning method.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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“Hyperarid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperarid. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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