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noun

variants or shrivelling
Definition of shrivelingnext
as in wilting

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shriveling

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verb

variants or shrivelling
present participle of shrivel
as in evaporating
to become small and wrinkly usually as a result of dehydration Without irrigation, these plants would shrivel (up) and die.

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  1. evaporating
  2. collapsing
  3. scorching
  4. deterioration
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  • Though imperceptible to humans, 1 degree can make the difference between bitterly cold, dry gusts of arctic air freezing the lake over or evaporating its warm surface waters.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The lake also needs to be ice-free because ice acts as a barrier, preventing moisture from evaporating off the lake.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of evaporating
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  • At the time of the forecasts, demand for OPEC oil was collapsing, making a prediction of near-term weakness seem unavoidable, but the presumption that price increases were inevitable generated an assumption that markets would revert to the ‘normal’ trend beyond the foreseeable future.
    Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Linda jumps into action, giving the tree a full-body hug to prevent it from collapsing on Drew.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of collapsing
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  • Sundresses, shorts, and short sleeves are ideal for scorching days but might make a low temperature indoors a bit more uncomfortable.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The only thing to watch out for, aside from the sharp food processor blade, is scorching the cream mixture.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of scorching
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  • But top Democratic leaders insist some compromise must be found this year to stem deterioration of core programs.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
  • As stocks continued higher into early December signs of deterioration started to appear.
    Tom Aspray, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of deterioration
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