How to Use dry in a Sentence

dry

1 of 3 adjective

• The stream is bone dry.
• Are the clothes dry yet?
• The paint should be dry in a few hours.
• The chicken was dry and tasteless.
• We tried to stay dry in the rain by standing under a tree.
• Mix the dry ingredients first, then add the milk and eggs.
• This plant does well in dry conditions.
• If the air is not humid and the wood stays dry, the mildew should not come back.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023
• To clean it, simply wipe it down with a soft dry cloth.
  — Rachel Dube, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
• Michael pulled over, helped the family get to a garage and new dry clothes.
  — Donie O'Sullivan, CNN, 23 Sep. 2023
• The phone shook, pointed at the ground, a blacktop covered in dry leaves.
  — Bishop Sand, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2024
• At this point the best odds are east of the bay, but that doesn’t mean totally dry here.
  — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
• Troopers at the scene reported that roads were dry and the weather was clear at the time of the crash.
  — Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 27 Mar. 2024
• Akhtar can only afford to give his children a loaf of dry bread to eat.
  — Anna Coren, CNN, 15 July 2023
• Patting the tofu dry, rather than fully wringing the block, keeps the inside of the nuggets moist.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 23 Sep. 2023
• Dew points in the 40s are on the dry end — almost autumnally crisp.
  — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
• When the waste was fairly dry, the resulting compost was easy to clean.
  — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
• Some of the stronger storms may produce wind gusts of 40-50 mph, but they will be hit or miss, and much of the region will remain dry.
  — Kxas-Tv (nbc5), Dallas News, 3 Sep. 2023
• The illness' past hallmarks, such as a dry cough or the loss of sense of taste or smell, have become less common.
  — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2023
• This hair serum is an extra shot of hydration and shine and can be used on wet or dry hair.
  — Margaux Anbouba, ELLE, 24 June 2023
• Last year, the Almanac predicted a cold snowy winter for the East and dry conditions for the West.
  — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2023
• But Take Note The smell of the dry powder is somewhat intense, but this changes once the powder is mixed with water.
  — Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
• Next, hot glue 12 black chopsticks, evenly spaced, to the center of the metal circle with a good amount of hot glue and let dry.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 9 Aug. 2023
• An overall count of 76 live flies in the restaurant, 50 of which were landing on boxes and dry storage shelves?
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2024
• To fight off fungi, keep your boys dry with just a sprinkle of baby powder in the morning.
  — Marygrace Taylor, Men's Health, 1 June 2023
• And these dry conditions are happening more often in the state, as elsewhere in the US.
  — Laura Paddison, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
• This product saved me when my skin was both dry and sensitive.
  — Celeste Polanco, Essence, 11 Jan. 2024
• The taps in the Gaza Strip are running dry, and residents are scrambling to save every last drop of water.
  — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2023
• Sparse snowpack can also lead to drier, more fire-prone forests.
  — Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2024
• Friday should stay dry as our warming trend continues, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
  — Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024

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dry

2 of 3 verb

• I'll wash and you dry, okay?
• I'll wash the dishes if you dry them.
• Make sure you dry your hands.
• Stop crying and dry your eyes.
• Your shirt is drying on the clothesline.
• He dried himself with the towel.
• In the riverbed, some of the mud had dried by the afternoon.
  — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2023
• Did the wall need to be washed first and allowed to dry?
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 12 May 2023
• There’s even a handy locker loop on the back to hang it up to dry.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2023
• Hang to dry so excess heat from the dryer doesn't shrink the fibers and warp the rug.
  — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 9 May 2023
• No way to dry your hands at the front counter handwash sink.
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
• Greg screwed his chances, but Tom won’t leave him out to dry.
  — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 30 May 2023
• In our fruit leather test, the drying proved to be uneven.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
• After the tears dried the first few times, her face learned to grow cold.
  — Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2024
• So the wet to dry ratio, the butter to dry ratio is off.
  — Lauren Paige Richeson, Essence, 1 Dec. 2023
• Cons The leash did take a while to dry after getting wet.
  — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
• Overnight, a few slick spots could freeze, but most places should dry just fine.
  — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023
• But the swelling goes down once the handle dries, so this is not a deal breaker.
  — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 5 Oct. 2023
• His top styling tip is to use a round brush when blow drying.
  — Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2024
• The people who lived there would hang clothes out to dry on lines strung between the trees.
  — Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
• Keep in Mind The knife should be hand-washed and dried after every use.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
• Have your eye on a Dyson Airwrap, which dries your hair while styling it?
  — Malia Griggs, SELF, 17 July 2023
• Use your finger to place the drops, then smear them gently and wait for the liquid to dry.
  — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
• The past year wrung us out, and now Arizona was hanging us out to dry with a bad start.
  — Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
• The drying process is much quicker — a matter of hours.
  — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
• However, a good rule to live by is to wash your sweats on cold and hang them to dry.
  — Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2024
• Place the candle on a drying rack or clip it to a hanger by its wick.
  — Jennifer Forker, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2023
• Lay the seeds flat on a paper towel or baking sheet to dry.
  — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
• It is done early in the morning, and the stalks are set out to dry in the sun for days or weeks, then picked for braiding.
  — Javier E. Piñero, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 May 2023
• The inspector saw someone wash and rinse a pan, then put it on the drying rack.
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2024

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dry

3 of 3 noun

• Peas and beans are ready for harvest when the pod dries on the plant.
  — oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2019
• This is just the kind of thing that led to the cliche about watching paint dry.
  — Chronicle Staff Report, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
• Pat the brisket dry and season with the salt and pepper.
  — Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2021
• Fleece is warm and dries quickly from just the heat of your head.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 20 Nov. 2019
• Once the paint dries, the soil can be moved back into place at the trunk’s base.
  — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 2 Mar. 2018
• Got to go where the people who do the dry-cleaning are.
  — Patrick Danner, ExpressNews.com, 13 Aug. 2020
• Leave the bark on to reduce cracking as the wood dries.
  — Andrew Del-Colle and Lara Sorokanich, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2018
• After the paint dries, wrap the pins in gauze bandages.
  — Heather Jeffcoat, Woman's Day, 9 Sep. 2019
• And — this is the selling point, at least for me — once dry, the shadow does. not.
  — Gillian Fuller, Allure, 1 Nov. 2017
• When the paper dries, the colors fade back to white and the paper can be reused.
  — Kimberly Fornek, chicagotribune.com, 19 Aug. 2019
• If the top shifts as the glue dries, trim it with a saw, using the breadboard ends as a guide.
  — David Agrell, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2018
• So Far? Most rewarding win would have to be the one this year in Jerez, in the dry.
  — Karl Brauer, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
• The water is trapped in ice caps, and the soil is alkaline and dry.
  — Sarah Rense, Esquire, 18 Jan. 2018
• Pat the pork chops dry and spread both sides with the mustard mixture.
  — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2019
• Once the wet layer dries, the bot sinks back to the surface, and the cycle repeats.
  — Laura Yan, Popular Mechanics, 14 Apr. 2018
• If kept dry, the remainder of a bag will stay fresh quite well.
  — Markus Haas, San Antonio Express-News, 17 May 2018
• Spray glass cleaner on one glove, and keep the other dry.
  — Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2021
• Once that dries, just add one coat of Gel Couture Top Coat.
  — Marie Claire, 26 Nov. 2019
• Wipe the metal dry; then lightly oil the top of the receiver where the base will sit.
  — Field & Stream, 12 Sep. 2019
• And always leave them open to air-dry to prevent a mildewy odor.
  — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 14 Oct. 2018
• Let the backsplash dry for 24 hours. Remove the spacers.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2021
• If your boots or shoes get soaked, air-dry in a spot with good airflow.
  — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 19 Apr. 2018
• More than 800 square miles of river have been exposed as a result of the dry-up.
  — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2022
• The butter will add extra flavor to the bird but still keep that top skin dry.
  — Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2018
• In the barn, as his hemp dries, Daryl smushes one of the dry plants between his fingers.
  — cincinnati.com, 5 Dec. 2019
• Then, blow-dry at the roots, using hot or Velcro rollers, to add more volume and set the style.
  — Dina Cheney, SELF, 13 Dec. 2019
• That will run the carb dry and prevent it from getting gunked up with old gas.
  — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 17 Sep. 2018
• Once the base color dries, apply your next color over the top.
  — Kristin Luna, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2023
• Smooth it on damp hair to air-dry, or use it as a finishing cream on your ends.
  — Olivia Fleming, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2019
• Problem is that once the root ball shrinks and dries, the water moves through too fast to be absorbed at all.
  — Maureen Gilmer, idahostatesman, 28 Feb. 2018

Last Updated: 6 May 2024