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
Without the ability to pump, a mother's milk supply can dry up.
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Esme Murphy, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
While the Stars managed to collect points in nine straight games out of the Olympic break, their offense has now dried up.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 22 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 Trojans' three-point shooting has dried up while Nebraska's leader Pryce Sandfort has taken over.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
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Esme Murphy, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
While the Stars managed to collect points in nine straight games out of the Olympic break, their offense has now dried up.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 22 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 Trojans' three-point shooting has dried up while Nebraska's leader Pryce Sandfort has taken over.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry up
Verb
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Inside, the house was hushed and still.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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All was hushed and stonily still, like the moon and its lights and shadows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 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 when co-host Maria McErlane looked for details, Norton clammed up.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Trump still hasn’t learned to shut up and try to be civilized.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The company plans to shut up to another 30 locations during the first half of 2026, chief executive Lisa Harper said during the call.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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