withered; withering
ˈwit͟h-riŋ,
ˈwi-t͟hə-
1
: to become dry and sapless
especially
: to shrivel from or as if from loss of bodily moisture
2
: to lose vitality, force, or freshness
public support for the bill is withering
1
: to cause to wither
2
: to make speechless or incapable of action : stun
withered him with a look—
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Verb
The plants withered and died.
shortly after the moon landing, interest in the space program withered
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Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The contest has narrowed as Baldwin’s spending edge against Hovde has withered, the advertising wars have intensified, and GOP ads against Baldwin appear to have driven up her negatives.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Collectives disputed internally or withered out of inactivity.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
Once air temperatures drop to 36°F or below, the leaves of these plants will wither and blacken, bringing your garden party to a halt.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
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Full of Promise This year’s Money 2020 showcased an industry that had not withered.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The contest has narrowed as Baldwin’s spending edge against Hovde has withered, the advertising wars have intensified, and GOP ads against Baldwin appear to have driven up her negatives.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Collectives disputed internally or withered out of inactivity.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
Once air temperatures drop to 36°F or below, the leaves of these plants will wither and blacken, bringing your garden party to a halt.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
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“Wither.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wither. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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