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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.
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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.
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Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The problem is not that capital dried up; the challenge is that capital has become more concentrated, flowing toward a relatively small group of sectors and companies that fit the current AI investment thesis.
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Wayne Cantwell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Councilmember Laura Hoffmeister expressed concerns about the site going unmonitored during evening hours and how the city would recoup its money if the property owner was unable to pay in the future, or if federal dollars dried up.
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Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Poland says in the time since the June 13 explosion, many of the vents have dried up.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
But as Tomorrow’s wholesale business faltered against a challenging industry backdrop, Coperni claims this cashflow dried up.
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Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
And even as the offers have dried up amid a growing anti-trans backlash, Cox’s personal life and family history remain tabloid fodder.
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Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
But last month, the deals dried up after SpaceX introduced a $5 to $10 price increase across Starlink plans, sparking complaints.
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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.
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Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 June 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.
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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 that friendship was betrayed as settlers dried up the Gila with upstream dams and diversions.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The problem is not that capital dried up; the challenge is that capital has become more concentrated, flowing toward a relatively small group of sectors and companies that fit the current AI investment thesis.
—
Wayne Cantwell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Councilmember Laura Hoffmeister expressed concerns about the site going unmonitored during evening hours and how the city would recoup its money if the property owner was unable to pay in the future, or if federal dollars dried up.
—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Poland says in the time since the June 13 explosion, many of the vents have dried up.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
But as Tomorrow’s wholesale business faltered against a challenging industry backdrop, Coperni claims this cashflow dried up.
—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
And even as the offers have dried up amid a growing anti-trans backlash, Cox’s personal life and family history remain tabloid fodder.
—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dried-up
Adjective
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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See you later, the swamp (drained or undrained).
Verb
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Behind the station doors are 150 polished European-style rooms, hushed corridors and a few magnificent surprises.
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The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.
Adjective
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For oil markets, the focus has shifted from immediate supply disruption to the question of how quickly depleted inventories can be rebuilt, Spanjer said.
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Every match leaves something behind — depleted energy stores, heavy legs, dehydration and a tired mind navigating the emotional rollercoaster of a World Cup.
Verb
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Anyone asked by local or national media over the past few months if they’d been invited to the nuptials clammed up quickly.
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On Israel, a lot of candidates have clammed up.
Adjective
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By 1877, the hope for Black equality met an enfeebled federal government that essentially permitted Jim Crow to run amok.
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But given the island’s small size and enfeebled state, the risks seem much smaller than in Iran.
Verb
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In one sketch, David as Bell makes the historic first phone call, but the guy on the other end won't shut up.
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Dude, just leave — or stay and shut up!
Adjective
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In Stoddart’s estimation, the best way to freeze these semi-consumed cakes is in slices.
Verb
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Since becoming mayor, though, Mamdani has piped down publicly on his calls for the freeze in order to avoid the appearance of compromising the board’s independence.
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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.
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“Dried-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dried-up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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