1
as in to droop
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the plants wilted after I forgot to water them for three whole days
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
she had wilted a bit after walking around the hot and humid city
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as in to dry
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
after six solid hours of painting, his energy was starting to wilt
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Recent Examples of wilt
Over-indexing on strategy may lead to grandiose ambitions that wilt without the tactical discipline, metrics, and incentives that drive performance.
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Mark Nevins, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Yes, definitely; and maybe also scatter mature spinach or another dark leafy green on top to wilt right before the khichdi rests.
—Ali Slagle, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
As the character loses his sanity, his off-white robe begins to wilt, becoming threadlike and soiled.
—Ash Wu, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
But Reese didn’t wilt against the Indiana big men combo of Oumar Ballo and Malik Reneau.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
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Mark Nevins, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Yes, definitely; and maybe also scatter mature spinach or another dark leafy green on top to wilt right before the khichdi rests.
—Ali Slagle, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
As the character loses his sanity, his off-white robe begins to wilt, becoming threadlike and soiled.
—Ash Wu, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
But Reese didn’t wilt against the Indiana big men combo of Oumar Ballo and Malik Reneau.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilt
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The letters stand for face drooping; arm weakness; speech difficulty; and time to call 911.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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In winter, residents visited Christmas Tree Lane, marveling at the lighted, drooping branches of the deodar cedar trees.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The resin material looks like solid wood but won’t fade in the sun or require repainting.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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The piece is made from durable cast iron and coated in an enamel glaze to help extend its longevity and prevent it from chipping, scratching, or fading with use.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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Unlike many other correctors, which can be drying, this one is especially hydrating, thanks to a blend of botanicals.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Once harvested, these humble beans are dried, roasted, and processed into something beloved worldwide.—
Ayurella Horn-Muller,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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Some might go so far as to contend that the DDE has been a distraction from more vital discussions and has been an albatross hanging over the necks of ethicists and society.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Over the weekend, Yosemite National Park staffers protested the firing of their colleagues by hanging an upside-down American flag on the side of El Capitan, an iconic rock wall.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 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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Death is rarely physically dignified, and visibly withering from old age in front of the entire world is perhaps one of the heaviest crosses a pope must bear.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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O'Neal explained that her confidence in her acting ability began to wither under Ryan's blistering criticism.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
28 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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This goes for the show's host, Kevin O'Connor, and its core cast of experts — Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey and Jenn Nawada — and for members of production who are behind the scenes.—
Maddie McGay,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Vatican said in a statement on Monday morning that for Francis, the night had gone well.—
Emma Bubola,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Wilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilt. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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