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as in quieted (down)
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sick of her constant complaining, he angrily told her to dry up
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Recent Examples of dried-up
Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
If the sauce has dried up, add a few splashes of water to loosen it.
—Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Jan. 2026
The goals dried up for Mohamed Salah before the Africa Cup of Nations, and Cody Gakpo's form has left many supporters wishing that Luis Diaz hadn't been sold to Bayern Munich.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The brand deals that had scaffolded her career for the past decade had dried up, and her husband lost his job.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
In 2022, a promising start to the season fizzled into drought as storms dried up by mid-January — the snowpack dropped from 150% of average in early January to just 37% by April 1.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Somewhere along the way, the offers dried up.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Now, Tapachula is experiencing a reverse migration, as the United States sends planeload after planeload of deportees to the southern part of Mexico while the flow of migrants headed north has dried up.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
And while the Center for Transforming Lives has budget reserves, Klocek said federal rent assistance money that her organization uses to house clients has dried up, leaving the organization on the hook for $47,000 a month, which is eating into its funds.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
The country’s longest river is largely dried up, and wildfires are consuming its ancient forests.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
If the sauce has dried up, add a few splashes of water to loosen it.
—Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Jan. 2026
The goals dried up for Mohamed Salah before the Africa Cup of Nations, and Cody Gakpo's form has left many supporters wishing that Luis Diaz hadn't been sold to Bayern Munich.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The brand deals that had scaffolded her career for the past decade had dried up, and her husband lost his job.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
In 2022, a promising start to the season fizzled into drought as storms dried up by mid-January — the snowpack dropped from 150% of average in early January to just 37% by April 1.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Somewhere along the way, the offers dried up.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Now, Tapachula is experiencing a reverse migration, as the United States sends planeload after planeload of deportees to the southern part of Mexico while the flow of migrants headed north has dried up.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
And while the Center for Transforming Lives has budget reserves, Klocek said federal rent assistance money that her organization uses to house clients has dried up, leaving the organization on the hook for $47,000 a month, which is eating into its funds.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
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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Charlotte outrebounded Chicago 52-43 while playing with a depleted frontcourt.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Hornets outrebounded the Bulls 52-43 while playing with a depleted frontcourt.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mendoza hushed any critics in the Rose Bowl, providing both the stats and the subtle moments.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Inside, the mood was hushed, reverent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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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
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During a hospital stay, Roy’s enfeebled mother fixates on the caste and religious affiliations of the doctors treating her—the sort of thing that will be familiar to anyone who has cringed at a diminished elder’s unfiltered prejudices.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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My parents taught me how to shut up and listen.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
26 Dec. 2025
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But according to two top tech CEOs, the customers actually paying the bills—like a heavy equipment manufacturer in the Midwest—are asking the tech industry to shut up about the hype and show them the receipts.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Two shivering dogs now sat in her backseat, exhausted but safe.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Surely that has increasing resonance among the politically exhausted and spiritually disenchanted.—
Abby McCloskey,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Friday starts out warm and dry, possibly some early sunshine, and a chance to hit 60, depending on when showers arrive.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The video, narrated with dry sarcasm and visible exhaustion, quickly went viral.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dried-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dried-up. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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