juiceless

adjective

Definition of juicelessnext
as in sapless

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  1. desiccated
  2. dehydrated
  3. shriveled
  4. withered
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  • As this unfolds, La’An attempts to work the ship’s computer but only finds more footage of Harper, who then shows up in person in desiccated, spectral form before disappearing.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Deep in desiccated Southern groves, the powerhouse of American citrus is suffering a brutal, unrelenting decline.
    — Cate Martel, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of desiccated
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  • The experience of eating it is even more shocking … the electric crunch of passionfruit seeds giving way to exploding citrus vesicles, glimmering like wayward teardrop gems … and … was that a dehydrated banana?
    — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The masks are made from hydrogel, which, Dixneuf says, is particularly well-suited for dehydrated, puffy, and tired eyes.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Definition of dehydrated
Adjective
  • During the final few minutes of cooking, check the corn frequently—even an extra minute or two can make the difference between juicy, tender kernels and dry, shriveled ones.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Papayas that are mostly green are not ripe, while those with many soft spots or darker, shriveled skin are overripe or spoiled.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of shriveled
Adjective
  • The neural wiring of the obese mouse, on the right, withered.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
  • These misshapen and withered figurines—a teddy bear with a candle and a turkey in pointed shoes—looked over at the photos from low plinths in one corner of the gallery.
    — Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
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