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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
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Over the course of the early ’40s, funding for New Deal arts programs dried up.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
But after those funds dried up and the district saw around $80 million in unexpected spending at the end of last school year, the deficit finally caught up.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The Wild, in large part because Kaprizov and Boldy aren’t scoring, have dried up offensively.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the search for Nancy remains an active investigation, though public briefings about new developments have dried up as of late.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Similarly, the money that paid for cell phone minutes so clinic employees could call patients and remind them about upcoming appointments and medication refills has dried up.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The market dried up and homeowners couldn’t find insurers willing to take their money.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The Trojans' three-point shooting has dried up while Nebraska's leader Pryce Sandfort has taken over.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 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 after these funds dried up, schools have struggled to replace broken or outdated devices, which last on average less than a decade despite Google’s efforts to extend device life spans.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Over the course of the early ’40s, funding for New Deal arts programs dried up.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
But after those funds dried up and the district saw around $80 million in unexpected spending at the end of last school year, the deficit finally caught up.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The Wild, in large part because Kaprizov and Boldy aren’t scoring, have dried up offensively.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the search for Nancy remains an active investigation, though public briefings about new developments have dried up as of late.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Similarly, the money that paid for cell phone minutes so clinic employees could call patients and remind them about upcoming appointments and medication refills has dried up.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The market dried up and homeowners couldn’t find insurers willing to take their money.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The Trojans' three-point shooting has dried up while Nebraska's leader Pryce Sandfort has taken over.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 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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According to the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University, by late June of that year, the state saw extremely low stream flows, rapidly depleted reservoirs, and severe agricultural impacts to wheat, cattle and irrigated crops.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Despite their depleted roster, the Kings are still finding a way to win with DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and a collection of younger players, including rookies Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The rattle inside his body that had played the white noise to his life was hushed.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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As Mitski played a five-night engagement at Hollywood High School this past week, any teachers who might have made it into the school auditorium for the shows must have been insanely jealous of how hushed her audiences were, at least between songs, when a hush was called for.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 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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But the only way to shut up his doubters is to win.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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That tom gobbled once more and shut up.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If there is a post-Games deficit the city is responsible for the first $270 million after the $270 million LA28 contingency fund is exhausted.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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Crosby followed Saturday’s two-point performance by producing a goal and two assists as the Penguins had little trouble in disposing of the exhausted and wounded defending champs in a 5-2 victory on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Dried-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dried-up. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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