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
That market dried up in 1973, when the Federal Aviation Administration banned such flights to protect people and property from loud sonic booms.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 June 2026
These are the sorts of commitments that the treasury may not be able to meet, should gold prices drop or foreign investment dry up.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Money often dried up once investors secured or completed their projects, while officials prioritized short-term achievements during their limited tenures.
—Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The production of these great players dried up over the years that followed, and so did the nation’s footballing self-confidence.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 June 2026
These are the sorts of commitments that the treasury may not be able to meet, should gold prices drop or foreign investment dry up.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Money often dried up once investors secured or completed their projects, while officials prioritized short-term achievements during their limited tenures.
—Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The production of these great players dried up over the years that followed, and so did the nation’s footballing self-confidence.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry up
Verb
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Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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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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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
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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
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The core Mom skills — listening, caring, advising; maybe a little nagging, maybe shutting up — never go away.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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