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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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
In about six weeks (time varies by species and weather conditions), the foliage will begin to turn yellow and wither to brown.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Deliberative and participatory local democracy of the sort that has a long pedigree in America is withering as a result.
— Made By History, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Habba's work during the trial also included perhaps the most important cross-examination of her career: a withering, hours-long questioning of Mr. Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2025
Rafael van der Vaart, formerly of Real Madrid, offered perhaps the most withering assessment during a discussion of the incident on Dutch TV channel Ziggo Sports.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Deliberative and participatory local democracy of the sort that has a long pedigree in America is withering as a result.
— Made By History, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Habba's work during the trial also included perhaps the most important cross-examination of her career: a withering, hours-long questioning of Mr. Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2025
Rafael van der Vaart, formerly of Real Madrid, offered perhaps the most withering assessment during a discussion of the incident on Dutch TV channel Ziggo Sports.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wither
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With a lightweight, fluid texture, the sunscreen sinks right into the skin, drying with a matte finish.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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Lastly, apply a generous amount of glue to your nail before applying the press-on to your natural nail and holding it for at least 30 seconds so the glue dries down.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2025
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The issue of student rights has faded from headlines, though obstacles linger.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Hope for a similar easy resolution for the Wentz family quickly faded.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2025
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Hydrangeas are one of the first shrubs to wilt when dry, especially if planted in the sun.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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So many opponents would have wilted in that moment, unable to stand up to James’ determination or Dončić’s killer instinct.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Others may develop it after pregnancy, as the muscles and ligaments around the uterus can loosen or weaken.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
10 May 2025
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This weakens their ability to tailor experiences and erodes marketing efficiency.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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While Donald Trump’s return sparked surges early in the year, including brief all-time highs across major tokens, prices have largely sagged.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
9 May 2025
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Even when his overall approval ratings sagged, voters consistently gave him his highest marks on the economy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The main reason the studios and independents go abroad to shoot is money.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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So how did Combs go from wearing a glamorous bespoke white suit on the steps of the Met Gala a few years back to now being allocated 20 pieces of clothing he's permitted to wear at a courthouse just 5 miles away?—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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That effort cost Obama's party control of the U.S. House of Representatives, while Republicans failed in their own bids to repeal the law.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Even though the measure failed in Bensenville, at least 163 communities around the state have recently enacted local grocery taxes.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2025
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“Wither.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wither. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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