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
Massage greens-and-vinegar mixture with clean hands until greens are wilted and softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
But, as the months dragged on, Freeman’s hopes began to wilt.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Gilmour himself is front and center in a fuzzy photograph among a patch of snow and mud, with a backdrop of leafless, wilting trees.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
Lego Icons Flower Bouquet Building Set Colorful blooms that won’t wilt?
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
But, as the months dragged on, Freeman’s hopes began to wilt.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Gilmour himself is front and center in a fuzzy photograph among a patch of snow and mud, with a backdrop of leafless, wilting trees.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
Lego Icons Flower Bouquet Building Set Colorful blooms that won’t wilt?
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilt
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The spacious dining room is decked out with Afghan artifacts like native drums and headpieces, and from the ceiling droop hundreds of colorful swatches that are meant to recall poppies.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Remove Droopy or Leggy Branches Look for branches on the jade plant that are starting to droop, a sign the branch is too weak to support itself and its leaves.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
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When in a strongly acidic environment, its color fades, becoming pink/red.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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From Hailey Bieber to Emily Ratajkowski, the starry allure of this coat show no sign of fading, yet Griffiths remains convinced of the coat’s democratic appeal.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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What’s worse than no way to dry your hands at one sink?—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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This concealer may have a demi-matte finish, but its conditioning formula won't dry or crack on your skin, thanks to nourishing ingredients like hydrating hyaluronic acid and moisturizing antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 Jan. 2025
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It's then hung under a fan to dry for 10 to 17 days, then wood smoked.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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The patio’s overhead roofing is also great for hanging outdoor string lights, so the outdoor area can be enjoyed in the evening.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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China's offshore yuan weakened to a record low of 7.3765, while the dollar touched a more than 20-year high against its Canadian counterpart.—
Suzanne McGee and Isla Binnie,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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As the company scales back on its ability to offer ultra-low prices, the appeal of its fast-fashion model may weaken, putting its market position at risk.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
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His ailments became so notorious that Andy Roddick mocked him in a withering attack ahead of their U.S. Open quarterfinal in 2008, suggesting that some of his injuries were not genuine.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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College football isn’t alone in having to deal with the downstream effects of the withering pay-TV universe.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Among a handful of transfers ticketed to offer immediate help, Marshall may provide a jolt on defense and to the Huskers’ sagging special teams.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The new code of conduct, announced to stores Monday, is part of CEO Brian Niccol’s strategy to lure back customers, boost sagging sales and improve worker relations.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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Staying in 📺‘Mo’ goes from Mexican border to the West Bank in Season 2 now streaming on Netflix.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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Here’s what to know about the upcoming astronomy events: How to see 6 planets and crescent moon Once the sun goes down on Monday, Feb. 3, six planets and the moon will line up across the California night sky.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Wilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilt. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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