How to Use dry in a Sentence

dry

1 of 2 adjective

• The stream is bone dry.
• Are the clothes dry yet?
• The paint should be dry in a few hours.
• The chicken was dry and tasteless.
• We tried to stay dry in the rain by standing under a tree.
• Mix the dry ingredients first, then add the milk and eggs.
• This plant does well in dry conditions.
• If the air is not humid and the wood stays dry, the mildew should not come back.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023
• To clean it, simply wipe it down with a soft dry cloth.
  — Rachel Dube, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
• Michael pulled over, helped the family get to a garage and new dry clothes.
  — Donie O'Sullivan, CNN, 23 Sep. 2023
• The phone shook, pointed at the ground, a blacktop covered in dry leaves.
  — Bishop Sand, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2024
• At this point the best odds are east of the bay, but that doesn’t mean totally dry here.
  — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
• Troopers at the scene reported that roads were dry and the weather was clear at the time of the crash.
  — Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 27 Mar. 2024
• Akhtar can only afford to give his children a loaf of dry bread to eat.
  — Anna Coren, CNN, 15 July 2023
• Patting the tofu dry, rather than fully wringing the block, keeps the inside of the nuggets moist.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 23 Sep. 2023
• Dew points in the 40s are on the dry end — almost autumnally crisp.
  — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
• When the waste was fairly dry, the resulting compost was easy to clean.
  — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
• Some of the stronger storms may produce wind gusts of 40-50 mph, but they will be hit or miss, and much of the region will remain dry.
  — Kxas-Tv (nbc5), Dallas News, 3 Sep. 2023
• The illness' past hallmarks, such as a dry cough or the loss of sense of taste or smell, have become less common.
  — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2023
• This hair serum is an extra shot of hydration and shine and can be used on wet or dry hair.
  — Margaux Anbouba, ELLE, 24 June 2023
• Last year, the Almanac predicted a cold snowy winter for the East and dry conditions for the West.
  — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2023
• But Take Note The smell of the dry powder is somewhat intense, but this changes once the powder is mixed with water.
  — Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
• Next, hot glue 12 black chopsticks, evenly spaced, to the center of the metal circle with a good amount of hot glue and let dry.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 9 Aug. 2023
• An overall count of 76 live flies in the restaurant, 50 of which were landing on boxes and dry storage shelves?
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2024
• To fight off fungi, keep your boys dry with just a sprinkle of baby powder in the morning.
  — Marygrace Taylor, Men's Health, 1 June 2023
• And these dry conditions are happening more often in the state, as elsewhere in the US.
  — Laura Paddison, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
• This product saved me when my skin was both dry and sensitive.
  — Celeste Polanco, Essence, 11 Jan. 2024
• The taps in the Gaza Strip are running dry, and residents are scrambling to save every last drop of water.
  — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2023
• Squeeze out excess air before sealing and keep in a cool, dry place.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
• There's a chance for some rain Tuesday morning, but after that conditions look to stay dry for several days.
  — Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 24 May 2026

dry

2 of 2 verb

• I'll wash and you dry, okay?
• I'll wash the dishes if you dry them.
• Make sure you dry your hands.
• Stop crying and dry your eyes.
• Your shirt is drying on the clothesline.
• He dried himself with the towel.
• In the riverbed, some of the mud had dried by the afternoon.
  — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2023
• Did the wall need to be washed first and allowed to dry?
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 12 May 2023
• There’s even a handy locker loop on the back to hang it up to dry.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2023
• Hang to dry so excess heat from the dryer doesn't shrink the fibers and warp the rug.
  — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 9 May 2023
• No way to dry your hands at the front counter handwash sink.
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
• Greg screwed his chances, but Tom won’t leave him out to dry.
  — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 30 May 2023
• In our fruit leather test, the drying proved to be uneven.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
• After the tears dried the first few times, her face learned to grow cold.
  — Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2024
• So the wet to dry ratio, the butter to dry ratio is off.
  — Lauren Paige Richeson, Essence, 1 Dec. 2023
• Cons The leash did take a while to dry after getting wet.
  — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
• Overnight, a few slick spots could freeze, but most places should dry just fine.
  — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023
• But the swelling goes down once the handle dries, so this is not a deal breaker.
  — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 5 Oct. 2023
• His top styling tip is to use a round brush when blow drying.
  — Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2024
• The people who lived there would hang clothes out to dry on lines strung between the trees.
  — Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
• Keep in Mind The knife should be hand-washed and dried after every use.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
• Have your eye on a Dyson Airwrap, which dries your hair while styling it?
  — Malia Griggs, SELF, 17 July 2023
• Use your finger to place the drops, then smear them gently and wait for the liquid to dry.
  — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
• The past year wrung us out, and now Arizona was hanging us out to dry with a bad start.
  — Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
• The drying process is much quicker — a matter of hours.
  — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
• To avoid water spots, take a clean, dry microfiber cloth and dry the shower tiles and grout.
  — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
• Dry the board completely with clean paper towels, or stand it upright to air dry fully before storing.
  — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
• Preheat the oven to 250°F, which is just hot enough to heat the ribs gently without drying them out.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
• After a chemical bath, the release prints are dried in a glass enclosure.
  — Will Croxton, CBS News, 17 May 2026
• Water in the morning so the foliage dries by midday.
  — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026