1
as in to dry
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
shortly after the moon landing, interest in the space program withered the old man seemed to wither suddenly upon turning 80
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2
as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
if he's left on his own, he'll just wither and die
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Recent Examples of wither
In its new filing, Harvard says work to address discrimination won’t be solved by letting research wither.
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The second-term governor's withering attacks on the Trump administration's authoritarian excesses and refusal to throw marginalized groups under the bus have quickly endeared him to Democrats looking for courageous defiance.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
For now, many businesses in the sector Trump hopes to revitalize face the prospect of higher costs and withering demand from foreign buyers.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
But her nomination by a Democratic president withered away as Florida’s two Republican senators blocked it amid a divisive presidential election campaign.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The second-term governor's withering attacks on the Trump administration's authoritarian excesses and refusal to throw marginalized groups under the bus have quickly endeared him to Democrats looking for courageous defiance.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
For now, many businesses in the sector Trump hopes to revitalize face the prospect of higher costs and withering demand from foreign buyers.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
But her nomination by a Democratic president withered away as Florida’s two Republican senators blocked it amid a divisive presidential election campaign.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wither
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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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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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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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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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This includes adults who have weakened immune systems, cancer or other underlying health conditions, and some mental health conditions.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
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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Firm mattress toppers can turn an old, sagging mattress into something that feels brand new and radically more supportive.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.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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As well as failing to clinch the league title, Inter lost to bitter rival AC Milan in January’s Italian Super Cup and again to Milan in April’s Italian Cup semifinals.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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However, the president fumed at foreign leaders on Friday for failing to uphold their end of the deal.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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“Wither.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wither. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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