as in evaporates
to become small and wrinkly usually as a result of dehydration
Without irrigation, these plants would shrivel (up) and die.
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Teams stay aligned, insights circulate faster, and institutional knowledge compounds rather than evaporates.—
Gelila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Every range hood has a filter that captures all the grease and oil that evaporates off the stove.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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They filter lymph fluid, which drains from tissues, trapping and destroying germs, cancer cells, and other harmful material.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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Comparison drains clarity—your power lies in authenticity, not algorithms.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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After that, the base dries the mop with air heated to 145 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent mildew.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The machine also washes and dries the brush around 200 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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On recovery, the fan collapses just as quickly, reducing drag.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Just moments later, the robot slips on a carpet and collapses to the ground, only to spring back upright in less than a second.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the air turns crisp and the daylight fades a little earlier each evening, the season invites us to slow down and savor the outdoors.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Popularity fades quickly if a leader avoids tough calls.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Shrivels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrivels. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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