1
as in to droop
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the plants wilted after I forgot to water them for three whole days
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
she had wilted a bit after walking around the hot and humid city
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as in to dry
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
after six solid hours of painting, his energy was starting to wilt
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Recent Examples of wilt
The reality is that Liverpool wilted.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Rather than wilt under the pressure, the Braintree junior decided to deliver in the clutch.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Cook until the kale is wilted and tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until cabbage starts to slightly wilt.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Rather than wilt under the pressure, the Braintree junior decided to deliver in the clutch.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Cook until the kale is wilted and tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until cabbage starts to slightly wilt.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilt
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This broadleaf evergreen is adored for its long, drooping flower clusters.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, the plant may experience temperature shock and exhibit symptoms like curling leaves, drooping leaves, yellowing leaves, and more.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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When Dreher wrote The Benedict Option, during the Obama presidency, his primary concern was how to keep faith alive at a time when Christianity seemed to be fading away.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Relationship endings are possible under this influence — don’t insist on forcing a connection that’s trying to fade.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Silgranit sinks can be cleaned with a mixture of dish soap and vinegar, which will need to sit for at least an hour if there are any hard water deposits before being rinsed and dried.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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This quick-drying pick is offered in three colors and is a great place to store wet sponges and scrubbers, as well as soap dispensers.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Wandering the icy streets of Cortina in a furry hat, houndstooth coat and enough swagger to make the snowflake medal hanging from his neck jangle in agreement, Coach Snoop (as one of his beanies reads) appears in his element.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those walls covered in pages from Italian pin-up magazines were hung by the company founders in 2018, after a long night of drinking.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Investors don’t want to inadvertently cheer on weakening job growth that could negatively impact consumer spending and economic growth, hurting stock prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The National Weather Service says the ridge keeping California dry since last month is beginning to weaken.—
Monica Garske,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In 1856, violence came to Washington, too, when a South Carolina congressman brutally caned the Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner on the floor of the Senate, two days after Sumner delivered a withering antislavery speech.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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California’s veterans deserve thoughtful, forward-looking policy that reflects their reality — not theories that wither in the face of the domestic battles that veterans should never have to fight.—
Irene Watkins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In fact, one shopper even credits it with improving sagging corners around the mouth and forehead creasing.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Unlike your average and typical pillow that sags over time, this one has hotel-like appeal because of its precise border for a structured, refined look.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Substitutions will always be scrutinised by supporters when results go badly.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Michael Hicks weighs in on how a copy‑paste bill has lawmakers going after degrees Indiana doesn’t even offer in his latest op-ed.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Wilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilt. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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