How to Use dry off in a Sentence

dry off

phrasal verb

• Step out and dry off when your cough starts to quiet down.
  — Jessica Migala, Health, 19 June 2024
• If the leak is located near one of the two ends, try to dry off the inside of the hose as well.
  — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
• But the fire demon quickly dried off, reignited and, with the help of a few cronies, took me out.
  — Kris Holt, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
• With a hook at the end, it can be easily hung up when drying off or not in use.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
• The machine-washable rug is made of plush chenille that quickly dries off feet.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
• The classic Hanes undershirt is light, stretchy, wicks sweat off your body, and dries off quickly.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2023
• The absorbent mat’s soft microfiber quickly dries off feet and keeps your bathroom floor dry.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
• Choose towels that are long enough not only for drying off but for laying out.
  — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 30 May 2023
• But, before adding the meat to the grill, follow these steps: Use a paper towel to dry off surface moisture so the meat can get a nice sear and brown on the surface.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
• An hour later, dried off, Veelenturf hunches over her laptop in the main hut.
  — Nina Burleigh, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
• Some users prefer to start cleaning with a bidet and drying off with a bit of toilet paper to prevent a damp feeling.
  — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
• Post-swim, dry off with a picturesque stroll by the neighboring Charles River banks and Magazine Beach.
  — Brynn O’Connor, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
• The goal is to help foliage dry off as quickly as possible, which limits disease spread.
  — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
• Its dual sides work to make sure your beach day is perfect: There's one absorbent side for drying off and a softer velour side for lounging with a book in hand.
  — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2024
• The waffle texture also serves as a soft yet sturdy style for those who like to scrub down their bodies when drying off post-shower.
  — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
• Best of all, kids can actually go under the sea with the doll: It can be submerged in water for some bathtime fun, then dried off for playtime.
  — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 5 June 2023
• Made from cotton and bamboo, this towel is large, breathable and soft, providing a soft and absorbent place for your skin to dry off after a dip in the pool or ocean.
  — Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 8 July 2023
• Residents recorded videos of the water level rising, then returned home to dry off and sleep as the night got darker and wetter.
  — Ziad Jaber, NBC News, 21 Sep. 2023
• Photos from the moment show rescuers grabbing the golden retriever and the dog drying off after getting out of the water.
  — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
• And for some reason, the concept of keeping the shower curtain in the shower or drying off before stepping on the floor continues to elude my children.
  — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 14 Aug. 2023
• The lightweight terry cloth on these towels is great for wiping and drying off dishes, pots, pans, or countertops.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
• Be sure to water in the morning so that leaves dry off before night to avoid encouraging other plant diseases from taking hold.
  — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
• As background, in the third chapter of the illustrious tale, the various characters get wet and are desirous of drying off.
  — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
• Beach towels tend to be more absorbent and better for use when drying off from swimming, whereas beach blankets are great for lounging.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2023
• The birds were later admitted to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, where they were given time to rest and dry off.
  — Skyler Chun, Journal Sentinel, 15 June 2023
• Play is suspended at the onset of precipitation and doesn’t resume until the showers end, courts are dried off and players warm up, all of which takes time.
  — Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2024
• Scrubbing vigorously with a towel to dry off, as well as using harsh soaps, can contribute to skin damage, as well.
  — Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
• Even when only cleaning your marble with soap and water, be sure to quickly dry off the surface — just water can permanently stain it.
  — Maya Pottiger, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
• However, drying off after a shower was simple and could be completed in one pass.
  — Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
• These towels don’t seem to deposit lint in the dryer, don’t seem to fade, and appear to be super-absorbent towels—a pretty important factor for a product that exists just to dry off your body.
  — Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2024

Last Updated: 14 Dec 2024