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
After City, the likelihood of Guimaraes remaining at St James’ Park shrivelled further.
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George Caulkin, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Those that previously were able (or barely able) to make ends meet now find themselves in dire need of more financial assistance for diapers as prices rise and household budgets shrivel.
—Janet Stolfi Alfano, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2025
The good news is that the friendship doesn’t have to shrivel up and die.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
The home run rate shriveled to 0.6 per nine innings, a third of his career numbers coming into the season.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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George Caulkin, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Those that previously were able (or barely able) to make ends meet now find themselves in dire need of more financial assistance for diapers as prices rise and household budgets shrivel.
—Janet Stolfi Alfano, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2025
The good news is that the friendship doesn’t have to shrivel up and die.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
The home run rate shriveled to 0.6 per nine innings, a third of his career numbers coming into the season.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrivel
Verb
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As the water evaporates, users experience a cooling effect of up to 30 degrees.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The crystals that form at the bottom, ready to smoke as soon as the last solvent evaporates, will be DMT.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Reserve forward Obi Toppin helped swing the game, draining five 3s off the bench.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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Continue the drying cycle, and check every 30 minutes or so until the duvet is dry.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The whisky presents rich sherry cask aromas on the nose, featuring stewed and dried fruits, chocolate, and toasted nuts.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Personnel and educational policies that recognize the value of diversity and acknowledge past injustices are under withering assault.—
Kevin Sack,
Time,
3 June 2025
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The lawsuit included a withering 4,500-word letter Tomarken wrote to the Academy’s Board of Trustees that essentially said she was being blamed for the financial losses the Academy took in holding the Grammy Awards in New York that year, rather than its usual home base of Los Angeles.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Child and pet safety: Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
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Despite an evaporated offence, Toronto remained in every game late, except a scorching Sunday at George M. Steinbrenner Field.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The security perimeter collapses, and the risk increases exponentially.—
Craig Davies,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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And the fact that talks have not yet collapsed is an indication that the U.S. may be considering this red line.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Young plants frequently wilt during the heat of the day due to their limited root systems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Many of his fellow Rockies, through wilting weeks around Coors Field, have similarly turned to online ghosts.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 May 2025
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However, the glamour faded soon after the team docked in Manhattan.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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That faded, and Maresca’s task will be maintaining the charge next season.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Shrivel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrivel. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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