as in dried up
to stop talking
the schoolboy ordered his mates to belt up about the prank
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Perhaps most surprising is that even their production of top-class goalkeepers seems to have dried up.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025 -
But their cash supply eventually dried up and major investors lost interest in them — leading to a huge crash that devastated the whole market.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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The vibe is hushed and calming.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Belted up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belted%20up. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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