drying up (Meaning)

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drying up (n)

the process of extracting moisture

The prolonged drought has caused the local reservoir to dry up, leading to water scarcity.
The hot summer sun had dried up the fields, making them unsuitable for farming.
The old, wooden boat had rotted and dried up over time, becoming unfit for sailing.
The once lush oasis had dried up due to climate change, leaving behind a barren and desolate landscape.
The fountain in the city park had dried up due to a lack of maintenance, becoming an unsightly eyesore.
The abandoned well had dried up, making it useless for drawing water.
The flowers in the garden had wilted and dried up due to neglect, their beauty fading away.
The ink in the bottle had dried up, rendering the pen useless for writing.
The tears in her eyes had dried up, leaving behind a sense of emptiness and sorrow.
The old, leather-bound book had dried up and become brittle, its pages crumbling with age.

the process of extracting moisture

belting up, holding one's peace, shutting up, hushing, cooling (down), piping down,quieting (down), settling (down), clamming up, dummying up

speaking out, speaking up, talking, spouting (off), spouting (off),speaking, speaking out, speaking, talking, speaking up

The prolonged drought has caused the local reservoir to dry up, leading to water scarcity.

The hot summer sun had dried up the fields, making them unsuitable for farming.

The old, wooden boat had rotted and dried up over time, becoming unfit for sailing.

The once lush oasis had dried up due to climate change, leaving behind a barren and desolate landscape.