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To have expended or consumed by employing
Past tense for to dry, or become dry, such as from heat or lack of moisture
“The dirt roads were beginning to dry up from the heat and the lack of rain.”
Past tense for to be quiet, or to stop talking
“A few worried that they might dry up when asked their opinion and look foolish in front of the others.”
Past tense for to forget what one was going to say
“With a terrible certainty, he knew he was going to dry up on stage that night, forget his lines, and be consumed by stage fright.”
Past tense for to diminish or dwindle, especially to (virtually) nothing
“Money began to dry up and Peter found himself becoming increasingly stressed.”
Past tense for to decrease in amount or degree
Past tense for to wither, dehydrate, or curl up in a short and concise manner
Past tense for to dry (a wet surface or substance) using an absorbent material
Past tense for to make or become hard, firm or solid
Past tense for to prevent from being heard or noticed
Past tense for to clean up, typically by mopping or wiping
Shriveled or wrinkled due to dehydration or lack of water
Made unpalatable or inedible by cooking for too long
Over and done with
Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily
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