withered; withering
ˈwit͟h-riŋ,
ˈwi-t͟hə-
1
: to become dry and sapless
especially
: to shrivel from or as if from loss of bodily moisture
2
: to lose vitality, force, or freshness
public support for the bill is withering
1
: to cause to wither
2
: to make speechless or incapable of action : stun
… withered him with a look …—
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Verb
The plants withered and died.
shortly after the moon landing, interest in the space program withered
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
The truth was that all of it was, and is, simply withering away.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Syracuse’s downtown, already severed by the interstate highway, withered.
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Joaquin Sapien,
ProPublica,
30 June 2026
After all, there’s a reason these rugs haven’t withered away.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
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Verb
While terracotta pots and baskets lined with coconut coir have their uses, these types of containers dry out much faster and will need careful management to ensure plants don't wither away.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
The truth was that all of it was, and is, simply withering away.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Syracuse’s downtown, already severed by the interstate highway, withered.
—
Joaquin Sapien,
ProPublica,
30 June 2026
After all, there’s a reason these rugs haven’t withered away.
—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wither
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“Wither.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wither. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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