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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
While some lettuces wilt in the face of a punchy vinaigrette, arugula holds its own.
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 May 2025
Sports College Sports Blue Jays drop to 2-25 all-time against top-three opponents with 18-5 loss
PUBLISHED: April 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM EDT
Johns Hopkins wilted against four-time defending Big Ten champion Northwestern to slip to 2-25 all-time against top-three opponents.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2025
Not so long ago, Newcastle was accused of wilting under the pressure of the biggest matches, but the win over Chelsea is just the latest example of how the team now thrives off them.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
During hot weather, withhold water until the plants begin to wilt to shock the plant into setting flowers for the following spring.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 May 2025
Sports College Sports Blue Jays drop to 2-25 all-time against top-three opponents with 18-5 loss
PUBLISHED: April 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM EDT
Johns Hopkins wilted against four-time defending Big Ten champion Northwestern to slip to 2-25 all-time against top-three opponents.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2025
Not so long ago, Newcastle was accused of wilting under the pressure of the biggest matches, but the win over Chelsea is just the latest example of how the team now thrives off them.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
During hot weather, withhold water until the plants begin to wilt to shock the plant into setting flowers for the following spring.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilt
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Some strokes are more severe than others, with people experiencing only mild confusion or a drooping smile while others can lose mobility or even consciousness.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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With two foot-long horns protruding from either side of their heads, a large hump resting on their shoulders and folds of loose skin drooping from their neck, these aren’t your typical black-and-white milk carton dairy cows.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 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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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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But his presence once again hangs over the latest iteration of Knicks vs. Pacers nonetheless.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Activists hung a giant transgender pride flag from a famous landmark in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday morning.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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In Colorado, for example, several AI companies recently lobbied to delay and weaken the state’s landmark AI accountability legislation — a preview of what unchecked industry influence could look like under a regulatory freeze.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Their backing from the youngest voters weakened in 2024 (Catalist).—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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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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The data also showed EV sales holding up well against a sagging overall auto market in Europe.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
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The modifications and upgrades come as QX60 sales sagged in the first quarter of the year, dipping 8.7% from the first three months of 2024.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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What went right, what went wrong, and what are the prospects for Elon's mammoth rocket meeting NASA's goals for a moon landing in 2027?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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Last fall, Isshiki Matcha went viral after Zheng managed to import a shipment of the famous Olympic Village chocolate muffins to the U.S. Perseverance is also important, as when the Omicron variant of Covid-19 raged through New York City just one month after Moko’s official opening.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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“Wilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilt. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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