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 environment in the Bell Centre could have made some young players wilt.
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The home team wilted after Salt Lake went ahead 2-1 on Luna’s penalty kick off an unfortunate hand-ball foul on Jeppe Tverskov, who reacted to an 8-yard liner heading toward his head against the run of play.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025
Young plants frequently wilt during the heat of the day due to their limited root systems.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Many of his fellow Rockies, through wilting weeks around Coors Field, have similarly turned to online ghosts.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The home team wilted after Salt Lake went ahead 2-1 on Luna’s penalty kick off an unfortunate hand-ball foul on Jeppe Tverskov, who reacted to an 8-yard liner heading toward his head against the run of play.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025
Young plants frequently wilt during the heat of the day due to their limited root systems.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Many of his fellow Rockies, through wilting weeks around Coors Field, have similarly turned to online ghosts.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilt
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The weakness makes half of the face appear to droop.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Stress can cause the plant to not produce properly, and result in drooping leaves or discolored ones.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
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Despite the metaverse hype having faded, Infinite Reality shows that investor belief in immersive environments remains, especially when linked to creator infrastructure or enterprise applications. 4.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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When McBride isn’t answering the director’s questions and when Joynt is able to fade into the background, the documentary, which asserts little visual style other than fly-on-the-wall presence, is able to witness moments that showcase the unguarded McBride.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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As airflow becomes restricted, the appliance must work harder to dry your clothes, resulting in longer drying times, higher energy bills, and unnecessary wear and tear.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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Lemon: Rub a lemon half on stains and let shoes dry in the sun for natural whitening.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Plants have evolved to hang away from the plant to give easier access to incoming bats.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The game-tying shot, Judge’s 26th homer of the year, cleared the National Car Rental sign that hangs above The Green Monster and easily escaped the confines of Fenway Park.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Should the economy unexpectedly weaken, larger and sooner cuts are possible.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Since then, a series of shifts has reshaped the Middle East and weakened Iran and its proxies, the war in Gaza, Israel's decimation of the leadership of Hezbollah in Lebanon, the collapse of the Syrian regime, and now Israel's surprise attack.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
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Personnel and educational policies that recognize the value of diversity and acknowledge past injustices are under withering assault.—
Kevin Sack,
Time,
3 June 2025
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The lawsuit included a withering 4,500-word letter Tomarken wrote to the Academy’s Board of Trustees that essentially said she was being blamed for the financial losses the Academy took in holding the Grammy Awards in New York that year, rather than its usual home base of Los Angeles.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Nintendo is counting on the Switch 2 to boost sagging sales.—
Ayaka Mcgill,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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If tariffs are still unresolved by then, small business hiring may continue to sag.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Edmonton gets Nurse help, Panthers three-goal lead gone The Panthers spent most of the second period pinned into react mode, allowing Edmonton neutral zone space to rev up their assaults on the Panthers zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Tristen goes for Zubair — like many this season, gone too soon!—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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“Wilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilt. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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