as in to evaporate
to become small and wrinkly usually as a result of dehydration
Without irrigation, these plants would shrivel (up) and die.
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Recent Examples of shrivel
That count morphed to more than 300 million monthly users by 2016, but had shriveled to 36 million in 2023, Microsoft said.
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
This method results in a large percentage of the water in the grapes to be lost, resulting in these dehydrated berries shriveling, often to the size of raisins.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
This will be a short and sharp promotion run: After a few days, the flower’s structure will shrivel and collapse.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Against that enormous and dramatic chronological backdrop, the American Indians shriveled in significance.
—Caroline Winterer / Made By History, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
This method results in a large percentage of the water in the grapes to be lost, resulting in these dehydrated berries shriveling, often to the size of raisins.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
This will be a short and sharp promotion run: After a few days, the flower’s structure will shrivel and collapse.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Against that enormous and dramatic chronological backdrop, the American Indians shriveled in significance.
—Caroline Winterer / Made By History, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrivel
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Miami surged ahead by 14 points in the second quarter, but that lead evaporated and the game went to the fourth tied at 83 before a group of reserves led a furious 16-3 fourth quarter spurt.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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In 1974 Stephen Hawking realized that black holes must slowly evaporate by emitting particles that eventually deplete the black hole down to nothing.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2025
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Until then, the negative effects of import taxes such as rising unemployment and a slowing economy will drain trillions of dollars from the revenues the administration hopes to raise.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Former President Joe Biden drained the reserve of more than 40% of its capacity when gas prices reached record highs, averaging more than $5 a gallon across the U.S. in June 2022.—
Dan McCaleb | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Apr. 2025
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She can be seen cheering him on and drying his hair in the rain.—
David Muir,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Both leaves and flowers emit a sweet, fruity aroma and can be dried for a calming tea.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Orwell’s opinion of Wodehouse’s attackers was withering.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Factories closed, workers were laid off and heartland communities withered.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Herro’s scorching shooting continued in the second quarter, finishing the first half with 23 points on perfect 8-of-8 shooting from the field, 3-of-3 shooting on threes and 4-of-4 shooting from the foul line.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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But the people who live on its streets, like K, must contend with cold winters and scorching summers.—
Aaron Bolton,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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Dramatic videos show buildings collapsing and swaying in Thailand. 4:09 A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday, resulting in mounting casualties and flattened skyscrapers from Myanmar to Thailand.—
Mark Osborne,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, the deal collapsed when Trump accused Maduro of stalling the repatriation process, leading his administration to reinstate harsh sanctions, including revoking oil giant Chevron’s license to operate in Venezuela and imposing a 25% tariff on Venezuelan crude and gas exports.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Former champ surges; Rose starts to wilt While all eyes are on McIlroy and DeChambeau after the third round Saturday, Zach Johnson, the 2007 Masters champion, flew up the leaderboard after posting a 66 before the two golfers even teed off.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Add spinach and peas, cook until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Curiosity fades fast when people don’t feel safe to use it.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As the skin became more brittle, the hair fell out and the fatty layer beneath began to show more through the years, the white color faded, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Shrivel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrivel. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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