1
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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2
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
The president's call with NBC came after the administration faced a week of withering criticism over a decision by senior officials to discuss U.S. battle plans on the commercial messaging app Signal.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Many businesses, fearing reprisals, are remaining mute in the wake of withering personal attacks against individuals and organizations challenging the Executive actions.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Ukrainian forces were largely unable to advance in the face of withering artillery fire and drone strikes.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Hospital Job Cuts: An Economic Domino Effect Military towns wither when bases shutter.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Many businesses, fearing reprisals, are remaining mute in the wake of withering personal attacks against individuals and organizations challenging the Executive actions.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Ukrainian forces were largely unable to advance in the face of withering artillery fire and drone strikes.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Hospital Job Cuts: An Economic Domino Effect Military towns wither when bases shutter.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wither
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Beetles gel polish set 110 pieces: on sale for $49 Original price: $59.99 (Amazon) Gel nail polish sets like this 110 piece one from Beetles makes a long-lasting, glossy finish possible because the polish dries and sets under a special UV light.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The waterproof, smudge-resistant formula glides on smoothly, dries quickly, and lasts all day.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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First, there was a drip-drip-drip of crisis: as costs everywhere rose, city, state, and federal monies faded away once COVID-era bailout efforts came to an end.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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But when a new Supreme rises, the old one fades away.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
23 Apr. 2025
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Stir in the spinach (in batches, if necessary) and cook, tossing or stirring gently, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Gradually add mustard greens, stirring until wilted, about 5 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Agreeing to a pick swap with the Lynx weakened the value of the pick that the Sky traded away.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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One by one, the sectors defect, and, eventually, the leader may weaken and their government may fall.—
Julia Angwin,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
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The production sagged to .214/.239/.312 the next year, leading the Guardians to waive him after the season.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Here, a patchy pattern of material with that same high seismic velocity sagged to a depth of nearly 600 kilometers, almost to the lower mantle.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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And then, all of the sudden, the girlfriend’s gone.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Dix’s conclusion is easily seen in the lives of famous entrepreneurs who failed at various times in their lives.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Andrews failed to secure a short pass from Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on a two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Wither.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wither. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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