as in to evaporate
to become small and wrinkly usually as a result of dehydration
Without irrigation, these plants would shrivel (up) and die.
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Recent Examples of shrivel
Outside, the front yard continued to shrivel and die.
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Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
The human heart shrivels away in space, but researchers have found that mini-hearts grown from human stem cells sprout in space significantly faster than in labs on Earth.
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Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
Berries that are shriveled, soft, or visibly mushy are likely past their prime and won’t be appetizing.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
Healthy-looking buds shrivel, turn brown at the base, and fall off before opening.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shrivel
Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
The human heart shrivels away in space, but researchers have found that mini-hearts grown from human stem cells sprout in space significantly faster than in labs on Earth.
—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
Berries that are shriveled, soft, or visibly mushy are likely past their prime and won’t be appetizing.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
Healthy-looking buds shrivel, turn brown at the base, and fall off before opening.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shrivel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrivel
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Fear over airstrikes on Iran, which pervaded many conversations with locals during the war, has evaporated.
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Most of the hope for the Warriors to make some kind of franchise-altering move evaporated in that moment.
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Conwell drained a three on his first shot but then missed six in a row, before hitting another three late in the third quarter.
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The promotion dropped on Monday, June 29 and almost immediately, the original $150,000 budget allocated to the promotion was drained —covering some 25,000 pulls.
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Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
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Keep a handful near your washing machine or drying rack for blouses, dresses, workout wear, or delicate pieces that should skip the dryer.
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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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The truth was that all of it was, and is, simply withering away.
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Most of Georgia will be back under a heat advisory on Tuesday as a dangerous heat wave continues to scorch parts of the United States.
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Hot and even moderately hot pans will scorch the 10% resin content, turning it brown or yellow.
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The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
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The dogs, specially trained to detect human scent, have spent days searching for people trapped beneath the rubble of nearly 200 buildings that collapsed following the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
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When other garden plants may wilt in the summer heat, lantana springs into action.
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Lighter leaves will need less than a minute to wilt down.
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But rental business owners like Zhao observed that the rental prices have begun to slide as novelty surrounding these stunt-performing androids fades.
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The combination of hyaluronic and azelaic acid does wonders to fade dark spots, soothe redness, and deeply hydrate.
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“Shrivel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrivel. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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