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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blank (out)
dry up
Verb
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Overuse of aquifers can lower the water table and dry up nearby springs, and irrigation for ranching accounts for a large share of the area’s water use.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026 -
The goals have dried up for Welbeck — one in his last 11 Premier League appearances — just when Hurzeler needs him more than ever to be in top form.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Blank (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blank%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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