dry
adjective
free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet.
has dried
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present perfectof dry (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“That creates its own hazard of, potentially, lightning without the rain that could put out any fire starts,” he said, adding that a warming trend has dried plants and soils.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
If your mouth has dried up just reading this, try some of these water-rich recipes.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Crypto liquidity has dried up as other risk-on assets offer strong returns, with digital assets relying on sentiment.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Volume has dried up as shoppers trade down to store brands or reach for a GLP-1 prescription instead of a snack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
“Do you see this? The river has dried up. The trees have lost their shine. This is where the Shadow Queen was last before she was banished. She’s going to try to come back.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
