dry up
verb
dried up; drying up; dries up
: to cut off the supply of
1
: to disappear as if by evaporation, draining, or cutting off of a source of supply
2
: to wither or die through gradual loss of vitality
3
: to stop talking
Examples of dry up in a Sentence
sick of her constant complaining, he angrily told her to dry up
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Dry eye occurs when the eyes don't produce enough tears or when tears evaporate (dry up) too quickly.
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 17 May 2025
One expert said the pipeline of tech talent is strong now, but there are concerns the pipeline might dry up if the Trump administration continues to cut federal funding for scientific research.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025
Fire departments across the state are seeing recruitment efforts fall short and retirements or other opportunities dry up the ranks.
—Jason Cerrano, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
As insurers flee the state, access to insurance for thousands of homeowners has dried up.
—Kristian Fors, Oc Register, 16 May 2025
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 17 May 2025
One expert said the pipeline of tech talent is strong now, but there are concerns the pipeline might dry up if the Trump administration continues to cut federal funding for scientific research.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025
Fire departments across the state are seeing recruitment efforts fall short and retirements or other opportunities dry up the ranks.
—Jason Cerrano, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
As insurers flee the state, access to insurance for thousands of homeowners has dried up.
—Kristian Fors, Oc Register, 16 May 2025
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“Dry up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20up. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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