as in to dry
to make dry
the heat has really parched my throat
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Every once in a while, flooding will kill Spain’s tomato harvest, and a drought will leave Brazil’s coffee plants parched.
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Denise Hruby, Sun Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
According to Dermatologists By Jennifer Hussein Editor's tip: Unlike many clarifying shampoos that can leave your hair feeling parched, this one is infused with hyaluronic acid to boost hydration while enhancing elasticity.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
But booze—and sugar, which is abundant in mixed drinks—can leave you parched, and dehydration is a common migraine trigger.
—Cheyenne Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
The drinks: Municipal Brew Works If you're parched after your ride, hop off your bike (be sure to lock it up – there are bike stands all over town, and use caution riding in the street) and head to one of many breweries and drinkeries (which will be listed at the end of the story).
—Andrea Louis, The Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Parch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parch. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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