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to stop talking
sick of her constant complaining, he angrily told her to dry up
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Recent Examples of dried-up
Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Exclusive data shown to CNBC by economic intelligence provider QuantCube Technology reveals that Iraq’s overall exports have virtually dried up since the war began, as a result of its geographical dependence on Hormuz.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 June 2026
To help find a solution, the Corps began a subsequent shoreline mitigation study in 2016 with plans to complete it within three years, but the effort stalled in 2017 when the federal funding for it dried up.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
That market dried up in 1973, when the Federal Aviation Administration banned such flights to protect people and property from loud sonic booms.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 June 2026
The grant used to pay her salary had dried up.
—Darlene Superville, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Sadly, the original MJB liners in my makeup archive have long dried up, but this new formula definitely lives up to my memory of them.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 May 2026
When Palmer began to age out of adolescent roles, some opportunities dried up.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 28 May 2026
What if the offense hadn’t dried up?
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Adjective
Most fish in Moynaq’s bazaar—centered around a fountain of golden carp leaping from a dried-up well—now come from farms.
—Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
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
But last month, the deals dried up after SpaceX introduced a $5 to $10 price increase across Starlink plans, sparking complaints.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Exclusive data shown to CNBC by economic intelligence provider QuantCube Technology reveals that Iraq’s overall exports have virtually dried up since the war began, as a result of its geographical dependence on Hormuz.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 June 2026
To help find a solution, the Corps began a subsequent shoreline mitigation study in 2016 with plans to complete it within three years, but the effort stalled in 2017 when the federal funding for it dried up.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
That market dried up in 1973, when the Federal Aviation Administration banned such flights to protect people and property from loud sonic booms.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 June 2026
The grant used to pay her salary had dried up.
—Darlene Superville, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Sadly, the original MJB liners in my makeup archive have long dried up, but this new formula definitely lives up to my memory of them.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 May 2026
When Palmer began to age out of adolescent roles, some opportunities dried up.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 28 May 2026
What if the offense hadn’t dried up?
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dried-up
Adjective
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Kilian and other Tahoe-area officials said inspectors like at Meyers are an important line of defense, but said vigilance begins aboard the watercraft by ensuring that boat and gear are clean, drained and dry before moving from one body of water to another.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Tage Thompson’s voice was hushed when speaking to reporters.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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However, Societe Generale warns that the market will ultimately require higher oil prices moving forward as global inventories are depleted and strategic reserves require rebuilding.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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In many ways, the modern wellness industry appears increasingly focused not on optimization alone — but on helping chronically stressed, inflamed, exhausted, and physically depleted people simply feel functional again.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The atmosphere had changed—security kept an eye out for media to turn away at the entrance, and golfers clammed up when asked what was going on at the club.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Everyone in the theater clammed up, as if embarrassed to have endorsed Max with laughter.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But given the island’s small size and enfeebled state, the risks seem much smaller than in Iran.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
20 May 2026
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With this enfeebled mind my only recourse is poetry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The audience is there in the flesh, shutting up and paying attention to your talent.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Homegrown star Bukayo Saka was dazzling fans on a weekly basis, new captain Martin Ødegaard pulled the strings in midfield and defenders Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba shut up shop at the back.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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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This is then piped down to the Gulf where it is turned into liquid, frozen to [less than] minus 200 degrees Fahrenheit and then put into ships.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Dried-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dried-up. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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