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
If Musk wanted to wither the limbs of the federal government, the USDS provided the veins that would let the poison flow.
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Simon Shuster, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Before October 7, 2023, when the Gaza Strip was still intact, polls showed that popular support for Hamas had been withering for some time.
—Scott Atran, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2025
The flowers are generally only open for a day or two before withering.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
The changes are being made to lure more wealthy foreigners to New Zealand, as the current golden-visa program has withered in recent years, Bloomberg wrote.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
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Simon Shuster, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Before October 7, 2023, when the Gaza Strip was still intact, polls showed that popular support for Hamas had been withering for some time.
—Scott Atran, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2025
The flowers are generally only open for a day or two before withering.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
The changes are being made to lure more wealthy foreigners to New Zealand, as the current golden-visa program has withered in recent years, Bloomberg wrote.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wither
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There’s always an element of chemistry to consider; tannins, which are compounds in wine present in grape seeds, grape skins, and oak barrels, offer a drying or astringent quality on the tongue and gums.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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The budge-proof formula sets quickly, so get blending straight away to ensure the formula dries down to your liking.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2025
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The blockbuster set, which is still the bestselling project in history, refuses to fade away, consistently finding a home on multiple Billboard charts.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The economists noted that optimism about a labor market acceleration has faded, in part possibly against the backdrop of the rising probability of a major trade war.—
Vicki M. Young,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Mar. 2025
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Hal, the true protagonist, is a wilting flower — easily bruised and endlessly bullied, especially by Bill.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs wilted trying to protect Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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In the fourth quarter of 2024, WK Kellogg reported net sales of $640 million, a decrease of 1.7% compared to $651 million in the same period in 2023, impacted by a 5.6% volume decline and a 40 basis point headwind from the weakening Canadian dollar.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But the Trump administration's new cuts further weaken a banking watchdog that has been sounding the alarm for years about its decreasing ability to prevent future banking crises.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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The different firmness levels ensure that the mattress will never sag, regardless of the sleeper’s body type.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Finally, King notes, check the basement or crawlspace for damp areas, standing water, mold, or sagging floor joists.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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There are plenty of non-maternity options on the market that could work around a bump: any of the looser silhouettes or anything with an elastic or tie waistband could easily go below a bump and continue to inch further down as the months go on.—
Hayley Bloomingdale,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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When family members alerted the authorities that Tylee and J.J. had gone missing, Lori and Chad took off to Hawaii, where they were eventually arrested on Feb. 20, 2020.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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In imposing taxes, or tariffs, on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, Trump says those countries have failed to stem the trafficking of fentanyl into the U.S., among other issues.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Despite being aware of the cellmate’s dangerous behavior, staff failed to intervene, according to a lawsuit.—
Stories by Real-Time News team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Wither.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wither. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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