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as in to dry
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
shortly after the moon landing, interest in the space program withered the old man seemed to wither suddenly upon turning 80
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
if he's left on his own, he'll just wither and die
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Recent Examples of wither
Each side drew a yellow card, and four players withered on the ground in the 83rd minute after an Australian push into the box led to Bos’ slow-rolling shot that was saved.
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Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
The legislation was first introduced in 2023 but withered in the House.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
25 June 2026
Among the other Paris attractions to close amid the withering heat are Notre-Dame de Paris, which closed its towers earlier this week, and the Palais de Tokyo, which has shuttered its exhibitions entirely from June 22 through June 27.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
24 June 2026
After a few days of forgetting to water a container, the soil can become hard, and the plant begins to wither.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
The legislation was first introduced in 2023 but withered in the House.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
25 June 2026
Among the other Paris attractions to close amid the withering heat are Notre-Dame de Paris, which closed its towers earlier this week, and the Palais de Tokyo, which has shuttered its exhibitions entirely from June 22 through June 27.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 June 2026
After a few days of forgetting to water a container, the soil can become hard, and the plant begins to wither.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wither
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wither
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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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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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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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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s consumer spending slowdown persisted in June, with growth during one of the country’s largest online shopping festivals weakening sharply from a year earlier.
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All three of those protagonists have been weakened in their roles by what has gone on.
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An InStyle writer recommends the RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Firming Serum Stick for her grandma’s sagging turkey neck.
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Firm up crepey or sagging skin on your face, neck, and décolleté with this popular No7 retinol serum.
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Knowing Brady and Sullivan have gone after so many years of us trying to get them out is great, but Daniel Kretinsky needs to put actions into words to keep our trust.
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Critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough.
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From 1994 to 2018, Mexico failed to win a World Cup knockout game and, in 2022, failed to advance past the group stage — its worst showing at a World Cup since 1978.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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“Wither.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wither. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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