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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
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
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
As traditional sources of funding have dried up, some filmmakers have turned to alternative avenues.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
That expertise was tested when her own contracts dried up at the start of 2025.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
At the same time, migration all but dried up at the Southwest border, so others shuttered because their services weren't needed.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
But their offense dried up and Boise State quickly extended the lead back to 20, thanks to back-to-back 3-pointers from Meadow.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The country’s longest river is largely dried up, and wildfires are consuming its ancient forests.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
If the sauce has dried up, add a few splashes of water to loosen it.
—Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Jan. 2026
The goals dried up for Mohamed Salah before the Africa Cup of Nations, and Cody Gakpo's form has left many supporters wishing that Luis Diaz hadn't been sold to Bayern Munich.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Safe drinking water completely dried up in the town after the fire jumped containment lines and damaged the treatment plant that supplies Gellibrand’s potable water.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
As traditional sources of funding have dried up, some filmmakers have turned to alternative avenues.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
That expertise was tested when her own contracts dried up at the start of 2025.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
At the same time, migration all but dried up at the Southwest border, so others shuttered because their services weren't needed.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
But their offense dried up and Boise State quickly extended the lead back to 20, thanks to back-to-back 3-pointers from Meadow.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The country’s longest river is largely dried up, and wildfires are consuming its ancient forests.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
If the sauce has dried up, add a few splashes of water to loosen it.
—Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Jan. 2026
The goals dried up for Mohamed Salah before the Africa Cup of Nations, and Cody Gakpo's form has left many supporters wishing that Luis Diaz hadn't been sold to Bayern Munich.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Jan. 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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Throughout that autumn and winter, and even as late as 1922, Proust repeatedly compared his own depleted physical condition to that of the Irish republican martyr.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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This can also lead to exhaustion and burnout with depleted energy, distracting you from your goals.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Immediately, his teacher hushed him.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Egregiously, Michelin stars were never meant for taco stands — not in the modern era when the guide’s definition of greatness has so often meant white tablecloths, hushed dining rooms and pricey tasting menus.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 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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Between the red carpet and your For You Page, there’s no shortage of inspiration if your 2016 self won’t shut up about getting a new piece.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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Alfred Williams had yelled at Azari, who was dressed in a onesie, to shut up, Ronie Williams recalled.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What is rarely quantified, however, is the ways in which extended family—like aunties—often supplement what may be otherwise lacking, limited or exhausted.—
Ashley Simpo,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Near the end of the movie, there’s a heavy sense of dread—everyone feels hopeless, and exhausted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Dried-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dried-up. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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