PARCH Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

parch

verb

ˈpärch

Definition of parch

as in to dry

to make dry the heat has really parched my throat

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Recent Examples of parch The result is hair that feels soft rather than stiff; piece-y and matte, but never parched. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 June 2026 The body flushes the extra sugar out through urine — and takes a lot of hydration with it, leaving people both running to the bathroom constantly and feeling parched. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 It’s also raised fears that parched landscapes could stoke wildfires. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 In the Perspective section, Krista Kafer has depicted the dire conditions of Colorado’s parched Eastern Plains. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parch

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The Slovenian is not the only relic that has emerged from Europe's drying rivers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Natural gas is deeply embedded upstream in textile manufacturing, supplying captive electricity generation as well as the boilers and steam required for processes including dyeing, washing, drying and finishing.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dry

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Apparent human skeletal remains, including a jaw with the teeth still attached, were found at Lake Mead on Sunday, officials said, as water levels sink to new lows amid a drought and scorching heat in the West.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Highs Friday topped out at a cool 79 degrees for Sacramento, 85 for Modesto, and only 91 for normally-scorching Fresno.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026