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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Treating this condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Preventative measures There are ways to avoid such a financially and emotionally draining situation.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
Verb
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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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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
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After having a portrait done by the talented painter Basil, Dorian longs for the picture to age and wither instead of him.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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The ceramic plates are also infused with volcanic rock and minerals to help seal the cuticle without stripping moisture, leaving hair sleek, not scorched.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 May 2025
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The three wildfires have combined to scorch more than 30,000 acres of land in St. Louis County, destroying more than 150 structures, including houses and cabins, in their wake.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
20 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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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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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 4 Jun. 2025.
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