How to Use dry out in a Sentence

dry out

verb
  • Don't let your soil dry out then soak it.
    — Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Let the ground dry out for three days and test again.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Grab one to match her, and, of course, stay dry out there.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • Grab one to match her, and, of course, stay dry out there.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
  • All that heat is drying out the land.
    — Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Add more bacon fat if the pan dries out.
    — Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
  • But much of that grass has already dried out.
    — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Clean up any spills and dry out any wet objects.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
  • Don’t let the soil dry out to crumbling dust.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
  • What’s the best way to keep it from drying out?
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Let the flower heads turn brown and dry out on the stems.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Let the flower heads turn brown and dry out on the stems.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • When the ponds dried out, winds picked up their spores and spread them for miles.
    — Jeff Goodell, Time, 6 July 2023
  • If the pan starts to dry out, add a splash of water.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The wings and drumsticks are the first parts of the bird to dry out.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026
  • Even on indoor days, heat, sun and screen time can dry out eyes.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 16 June 2026
  • The hot steam will help the rice dry out and turn fluffy instead of sticky.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Watch this video to see the rice-free way to dry out a soaked smartphone.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The soap acts as a desiccant to dry out the moss.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The soap acts as a desiccant to dry out the moss.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • As soon as the plant arrives, check to make sure its roots have not dried out.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Stop watering the plant and let the soil dry out.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Check soil moisture at least once a day to make sure the soil hasn't dried out.
    — Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
  • To fix the issue, simply let the soil dry out.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Clay holds lots of water and dries out slowly.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Dark stains remain even after the wood dries out.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Wood handles fade and dry out, and the rivets rust.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Wood handles fade and dry out, and the rivets rust.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Wait to water again until the soil dries out.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • The lighter chicken of equal size may be drying out.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025

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