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as in quieted (down)
to stop talking
sick of her constant complaining, he angrily told her to dry up
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Recent Examples of dried-up
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
These accounts document observations on snowfall, the life cycles of wild and cultivated plants (such as the timing of grape harvests and cherry blossoms), fluctuations in grain prices, water level markers on buildings and stones, and artistic depictions of frozen or dried-up rivers.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
The-- all the materials had dried up.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The press conferences have mostly dried up.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
While unemployment remains low, the ability to easily hop from one job to another has dried up.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Boise State’s 3-point shooting finally dried up down the stretch, with the Broncos failing to make a field goal across the final 4 minutes, 50 seconds of the game.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Analysts at Citi wrote in a note to clients this week that the flow of money into bitcoin exchange traded funds, or ETFs, has dried up as prices continue to slide.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
In other words, Musk’s carmaker’s first-mover advantage has long dried up.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
Retail leverage has dried up, and past collapses — from Terra to FTX — failed to infect traditional markets.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
But as the trend began to wane, funding dried-up, according to Barry.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
These accounts document observations on snowfall, the life cycles of wild and cultivated plants (such as the timing of grape harvests and cherry blossoms), fluctuations in grain prices, water level markers on buildings and stones, and artistic depictions of frozen or dried-up rivers.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
Under Bolsonaro, state funding dried up, and the government painted artists as freeloaders wasting taxpayer money.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
The-- all the materials had dried up.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The press conferences have mostly dried up.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
While unemployment remains low, the ability to easily hop from one job to another has dried up.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Boise State’s 3-point shooting finally dried up down the stretch, with the Broncos failing to make a field goal across the final 4 minutes, 50 seconds of the game.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Analysts at Citi wrote in a note to clients this week that the flow of money into bitcoin exchange traded funds, or ETFs, has dried up as prices continue to slide.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
In other words, Musk’s carmaker’s first-mover advantage has long dried up.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
Retail leverage has dried up, and past collapses — from Terra to FTX — failed to infect traditional markets.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dried-up
Adjective
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Increase heat to medium, add drained pasta; cook, stirring constantly, until a creamy sauce forms and clings to pasta, about 2 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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What starts as small talk always ends up in heated debates that leave me feeling drained and resentful.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Crocker-Johnson, who also has the most rebounds for the depleted Gophers, is unlikely to recover in time to play again this season with the team's preference to be cautious with the injury, Medved told reporters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Toss some spinach or kale into your burrito to boost your iron, which plays a key role in postpartum recovery, as depleted iron stores can lead to fatigue and low mood.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Now, all is hushed and warm, and there is marble beneath our feet.—
Caroline Law,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Down at the finish line, the crowd hushed.—
Will Graves,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With this enfeebled mind my only recourse is poetry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Chargers guards and center Bradley Bozeman, a trio whose job was made more difficult by subpar play by both offensive tackles, looked enfeebled against Indianapolis Colt tackle DeForest Buckner.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But when co-host Maria McErlane looked for details, Norton clammed up.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The famously outgoing media personality clammed up, on air and off, thanks to a terrifying stranger.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In Stoddart’s estimation, the best way to freeze these semi-consumed cakes is in slices.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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On Wednesday in Cortina, Italy, Shiffrin shut up her critics.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The healthiest thing both sides can do now is shut up about it and move on.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Waiting lists for disease diagnosis and nonurgent surgeries are becoming unmanageable, emergency rooms are overwhelmed, and staff is exhausted, Guedes warns.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated February 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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As my shame begins to spiral, my exhausted friends in the Twin Cities reach out offering grace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Dried-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dried-up. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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