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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
If any leaves look wilted or slimy, choose a different bag.
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Alyssa Sybertz, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Cover again to wilt the spinach and allow the tomatoes, peppers and spices to cook, stirring occasionally.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Conserve our resources; water only when the grass begins to wilt and as permitted.
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—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
But the team wilted on the boards against Michigan State.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
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Alyssa Sybertz, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Cover again to wilt the spinach and allow the tomatoes, peppers and spices to cook, stirring occasionally.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Conserve our resources; water only when the grass begins to wilt and as permitted.
22.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
But the team wilted on the boards against Michigan State.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilt
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Preventing Transplant Shock Even with the proper care and gentlest handling, plants may droop or wilt after transplanting, but following these tips can minimize the effects of transplant shock and help indoor and outdoor plants bounce back faster.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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Player sale profits drooped but will rebound this season, while player amortisation costs should remain static or even fall after the quiet activity last summer.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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As the water diluted the stains, the fabric faded to a soft pink.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the world of fashion, trends emerge and fade quickly, particularly among teenagers.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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First, clean and dry the area, then cut the tape to cover the scar with a small margin around the perimeter.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Use a fragrance-free wash with a creamy formula, which tends to be less drying—think: a thicker, lotion-like consistency versus a thin and sudsy one.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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Outside the little green brick building hangs the sign with the restaurant's slogan: Automatic For The People.—
Melanie Peeples,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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Just a few miles from the beach, the briny sea fog hangs over the pasture.—
Scott Clark as told to Betsy Andrews,
Saveur,
3 Apr. 2025
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More broadly, consumer sentiment has declined and retail sales growth has weakened, reflecting the uncertainty of customers over where the economy is headed.—
Harry Holzer,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But that progress stalled out around the turn of the year, which weakened the case for further rate cuts and ultimately prompted the Fed to stand pat in January.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Hospital Job Cuts: An Economic Domino Effect Military towns wither when bases shutter.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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If ignored … if left to wither under ineffective leadership … losing, chaos and irrelevance ensue.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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The sagging sales could be due to several factors, including the backlash, but also Tesla’s brand changes in the past few years.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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His sagging defense at the top of the key, while chasing to the rim for rebounds undermines switching and spacing.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2025
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For over five decades, owner Bill Huth kept the track going.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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The couple went public with their relationship in June of 2016.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Wilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilt. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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