dry
adjective
free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet.
are drying
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present progressiveof dry.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Supplies of smaller memory processors, like solid-state drives, are drying up on the market, fueling a crunch that’s hitting smartphones and laptops of all brands.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Because that is what we want. But we don’t invest in staff because we have a shortage. ... We can’t have joy and wellness if your people are drying on the vine because they’re exhausted.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2026
Recent business ventures have struggled, the Hollywood production deals that initially subsidized his exit are drying up, and his nonprofit arm laid off much of its staff shortly before Christmas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
"Let's take back the city, free the mountains!" read one protester's banner, while another with a picture of a drop of water read: "The Olympics are drying me out."
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
“Because of the drought. All the gardens are drying up.”
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
