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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
Efforts to amend the charter to allow for administrative citations withered in 2018 and again in 2021, when the charter commission voted 7-6 against an amendment.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2024
Despite those differences and the team’s focus on building a new stadium in Chicago, the Bears has never closed the door on the Arlington Heights site, especially as the lakefront proposal has withered due to opposition from state leaders.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
How did minds flourish or wither, still tuned to a distant frequency?
—Jeff Vandermeer, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
Now these forces are likely to come under withering Israeli bombing and artillery fire as the IDF attempts to push forward.
—Sam Heller, TIME, 5 Oct. 2024
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2024
Despite those differences and the team’s focus on building a new stadium in Chicago, the Bears has never closed the door on the Arlington Heights site, especially as the lakefront proposal has withered due to opposition from state leaders.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
How did minds flourish or wither, still tuned to a distant frequency?
—Jeff Vandermeer, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
Now these forces are likely to come under withering Israeli bombing and artillery fire as the IDF attempts to push forward.
—Sam Heller, TIME, 5 Oct. 2024
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If your tools have rough wooden handles, smooth the handles out with some sandpaper and apply linseed oil to the wood to prevent drying and cracking.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Pet safety: How to keep your pets safe in cold weather The best tips to heal dry and chapped lips Use lip balm or ointment throughout the day, but be careful to avoid overdoing it.Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Strong pay gains appear to be a holdout while other Covid-era distortions fade, Elyse Ausenbaugh, head of investment strategy at JPMorgan Wealth Management, wrote in commentary issued Friday.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Republican field hated DeSantis An initial begrudging respect for DeSantis quickly faded once the campaign got underway.Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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The best time to repot a Christmas cactus is in spring when blooming has ended and its flowers have wilted.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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The cabbage wilts a tiny bit under the acidic nature of the dressing, but retains some of its crunch.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
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Too much water can cause the fibers to weaken, become brittle, and break.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition, hiring has slowed a bit in recent months, raising the risk that the economy could weaken in the coming months.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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By Deanna Pai 14 Best Eye Creams for Wrinkles That Seriously Smooth and Firm These deeply hydrating formulas go the extra mile to target crow's feet, sagging skin, and more.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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This can be genetic, but hooded eyes become more pronounced with age, as skin loses elasticity and begins to sag a little.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Nov. 2024
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But the committee went with the ACC this time, putting 11-2 SMU in the field as the last at-large team, the No. 11 seed with a first-round trip to Penn State on the docket, and leaving 9-3 Alabama out.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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This lovely man who was quite a dear friend, having worked together so closely, he was simply gone.Rachel Martin, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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While Washington imposes arbitrary budget caps that fail to provide the military with growth above inflation to confront these growing global challenges, China has consistently invested real growth into its military year-after-year.Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
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Naples leads 7-6. Jones failed on a 27-yard field goal attempt.Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Wither.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wither. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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