dry
adjective
free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet.
have dried
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present perfectof dry.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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France has for weeks been battling wildfires after a series of deadly heatwaves that have dried up riverbeds and vegetation, extreme weather events scientists have linked to human-made climate change.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Car dealers don’t have it any easier, as nationwide discounts have dried up.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
Fast forward to 2026, when the avenues to make affordable payments or obtain forgiveness have dried up.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
Locals have been detained and released as leads have dried up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
“I don’t like fancy places. Besides I have dried venison and horse sorrel for dinner.”
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
