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
Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Julie Coleman, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Federal funding for those programs dried up a couple of years later, but about 30 states decided to find other ways to pay for the programs.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 7 Oct. 2025
Those traditional systems are now collapsing alongside aquifers, and ancient settlements in Yazd in central Iran, Kerman in southeast Iran, and Khorasan in northeastern Iran have been abandoned as qanats dried up, aquifers caved in, and land subsided.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Vegas experienced that last postseason, when their scoring dried up in Round 2.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
When the depression hit the country and touring dried up, the Brown Theater was transformed into a movie theater where films were shown for the next 30 years.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Credit dried up, and his customer base of low-income Hispanic families were buying fewer cars.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, the weather finally took a turn for the better, as the winds died down and the playa dried up.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
The hope has been left in the desert, and the goodwill has dried up.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
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
Federal funding for those programs dried up a couple of years later, but about 30 states decided to find other ways to pay for the programs.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 7 Oct. 2025
Those traditional systems are now collapsing alongside aquifers, and ancient settlements in Yazd in central Iran, Kerman in southeast Iran, and Khorasan in northeastern Iran have been abandoned as qanats dried up, aquifers caved in, and land subsided.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Vegas experienced that last postseason, when their scoring dried up in Round 2.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
When the depression hit the country and touring dried up, the Brown Theater was transformed into a movie theater where films were shown for the next 30 years.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Credit dried up, and his customer base of low-income Hispanic families were buying fewer cars.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, the weather finally took a turn for the better, as the winds died down and the playa dried up.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
The hope has been left in the desert, and the goodwill has dried up.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 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
Verb
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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
Adjective
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The other possibility is that sulfur-33 became depleted after the moon formed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Either way, Baker Mayfield is playing, and there is the potential that Jones and a depleted 49ers’ offense can push the Buccaneers (see the Thursday night game two weeks ago).—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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They were made to relish going on the road and shutting up an American crowd.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Anybody that disputes it, even in my mentions, shut up.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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By daybreak, we were soaked, hungry, and exhausted.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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Once the jaguar is secure on the floatation device, the rescue vessel carries the exhausted predator along the river — one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon — towards land.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But dry weather in summer and fall can change all that because the lack of water causes leaves to brown and fall more quickly.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The weather is also expected to improve, with drier air spanning much of the East.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Investigators say Velez’s legal troubles began nearly a year ago, when she was accused of using fake barcodes at a Cape Coral Target to purchase items at reduced prices, thefts that police say were confirmed through security video and her own TikTok activity.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Dried-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dried-up. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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