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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2
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
After having a portrait done by the talented painter Basil, Dorian longs for the picture to age and wither instead of him.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
Paramount has let its cable TV channels like MTV and VH1 wither with a lack of programming, though CBS remains relevant thanks to its sports and entertainment portfolio.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Bobrovsky held up against Carolina’s withering start and made multiple big stops all night.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
The hits have kept on coming in 2025, as tariff uncertainty has withered demand further and forced Polaris to pull its 2025 guidance.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
Paramount has let its cable TV channels like MTV and VH1 wither with a lack of programming, though CBS remains relevant thanks to its sports and entertainment portfolio.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Bobrovsky held up against Carolina’s withering start and made multiple big stops all night.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
The hits have kept on coming in 2025, as tariff uncertainty has withered demand further and forced Polaris to pull its 2025 guidance.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wither
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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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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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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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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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Foliage may wilt or turn yellow when plants receive too much or too little water.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Bias, inaccuracies and missing values can all weaken model reliability.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Coercing democratic allies such as Canada or Denmark more broadly weakens trust in U.S. alliances; threatening Panama reawakens fears of imperialism throughout Latin America; crippling the U.S. Agency for International Development undercuts the United States’ reputation for benevolence.—
Robert O. Keohane,
Foreign Affairs,
2 June 2025
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If tariffs are still unresolved by then, small business hiring may continue to sag.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Nintendo is counting on the Switch 2 to boost sagging sales.—
Ayaka Mcgill,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Some comforters can go right into the wash with no problem, while others need some extra or different care.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The funds raised at this event are crucial, as the net proceeds go directly to DMVA, allowing the organization to further its essential nonprofit mission: to bolster and sustain the small businesses that form the heart of the Del Mar community, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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However, the president fumed at foreign leaders on Friday for failing to uphold their end of the deal.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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Real efforts at improving access — which many schools have adopted in recent years without enough attention earned — and promoting freer campus climates — which too many schools have failed at — will have to be done simultaneously.—
Jeffrey Herbst,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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“Wither.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wither. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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