as in to quiet (down)
to stop talking
sick of her constant complaining, he angrily told her to dry up
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Recent Examples of dry up
The Emmy winner was struggling financially as Hollywood roles dried up.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Law enforcement officials have emphasized that the search for the 84-year-old remains an active investigation, although public announcements about new developments have dried up as of late.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Cook County funding for their hotel stay program dries up in September.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Galleries are closing, federal arts funding has dried up, and collectors have pulled back from big-ticket purchases.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Law enforcement officials have emphasized that the search for the 84-year-old remains an active investigation, although public announcements about new developments have dried up as of late.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Cook County funding for their hotel stay program dries up in September.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Galleries are closing, federal arts funding has dried up, and collectors have pulled back from big-ticket purchases.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry up
Verb
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The Haitian American singer-songwriter keeps the mood hushed and hazy on his second album, channeling the experimental R&B canon in songs that toggle between sincerity and opacity.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
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The atmosphere was hushed and businesslike; this was a routine pretrial hearing, and only a few other spectators joined me in the gallery.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Your language model would clam up from time to time to conserve its resources.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Less sweat-trapping than many synthetic jackets, the Oreus kept me from clamming up while ski-touring in five-degree temps and dissipated sweat quickly when worn after strenuous climbs.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
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During a January thaw, water trickled from a burst pipe down an interior wall, into a basement storage closet, and ruined all of Dora’s wedding dresses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Softstreme Classic-fit High-rise Joggers have piping down the front that creates a more elevated look, while deep pockets and a comfortable, flat waistband lend themselves to comfort and practicality.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Dry up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry%20up. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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