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as in drooping
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the plants wilted after I forgot to water them for three whole days
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as in fading
to lose bodily strength or vigor
she had wilted a bit after walking around the hot and humid city
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as in drying
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
after six solid hours of painting, his energy was starting to wilt
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as in failing
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Recent Examples of wilting
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
However, the Tigers rotation is showing signs of wilting.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Dylan found the brick house with the peach pink tulips wilting in the window.
—Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
This helps prevent wilting, but also softens up and removes dirt and bugs on the stems.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Use an ice cube tray to freeze lemon juice, wilting herbs, and even red wine, all of which are perfect additions to your home cooking.
—Gia Mora, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Watering dill the day before harvesting ensures that the leaves are hydrated and not dry or wilting, which gives the leaves better flavor.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
However, the Tigers rotation is showing signs of wilting.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Dylan found the brick house with the peach pink tulips wilting in the window.
—Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
This helps prevent wilting, but also softens up and removes dirt and bugs on the stems.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Into the mix are their best friends, lawyer Barry (Andy Samberg) and his wife Amy (Kate McKinnon), who mostly are observers of the wilting Roses but with just the right touch of sympathy and advice.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Use an ice cube tray to freeze lemon juice, wilting herbs, and even red wine, all of which are perfect additions to your home cooking.
—Gia Mora, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilting
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To emphasize the sad state of affairs, Ilett updated his followers on another bad hair day from inside a running shower, his matted locks drooping to his cheekbones.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Young trees usually don’t require pruning, though older ones can be shaped for aesthetics to remove drooping limbs, says Simpson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But with its novelty fading and political scrutiny mounting, its long-term future in America is far from secure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The study frames smoke-drying as a deliberate and technically demanding mortuary innovation among tropical hunter-gatherers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Considering line drying or air drying isn’t always the most practical or convenient method, Stein suggests tumble drying your sheets on low heat.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If the continuity, cohesion and familiarity offered by those who stayed does not prove enough to keep Leeds in the league, the inability to sell efficiently in the summer window will be seen as one of the failings.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Thailand under Anutin will try to depart from Pheu Thai’s failings as much as possible, says Cogan.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Designed by legendary Mexican architects Alberto Kalach and Ignacio Urquiza, La Valise Mazunte debuts with six ocean-facing suites and the oversized Villa Pentágonos, dramatically clinging to the coastline with a plunge pool seemingly hanging over the sea.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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While some may cringe at the idea of carving pumpkins and hanging twinkling lights on the same day, starting your shopping early could be the secret to enjoying the holiday season more this year.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the central bank is now shifting focus to a weakening labor market, as job growth has slowed in recent months.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Amodei’s comments come as recent data points to a labor market that is weakening quicker than expected.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cinematic depictions of criticism are usually withering at best, and pointedly personal at worst.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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During a tough year for local restaurants, at a time when even upscale spots are withering in the cruel Miami summer, George’s stands out as a spot that truly is a community magnet.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Biglari was particularly critical of the company’s store-level deterioration.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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While StubHub stock could rise at the IPO – especially if the offering is oversubscribed – consumer backlash, regulatory pressure, competitive threats, and profitability deterioration make $STUB particularly risky.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Wilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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