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
Cook, covered, until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
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Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Yet, Marshfield refused to wilt in the face of pressure.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The relationship between Washington and London has been wilting for years, Bergmann said, starting with the end of the Cold War and the United States putting less emphasis on Russia and Europe.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The Magic didn’t wilt, though, and took hold of the game.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Yet, Marshfield refused to wilt in the face of pressure.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The relationship between Washington and London has been wilting for years, Bergmann said, starting with the end of the Cold War and the United States putting less emphasis on Russia and Europe.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The Magic didn’t wilt, though, and took hold of the game.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wilt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilt
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Overhead watering may cause flowers to droop or spotting on petals; certain species are more subject to disease if watered from above.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The disease in deer is often characterized by progressive weight loss, stumbling, lack of coordination, listlessness, drooping ears, excessive drooling or thirst and a lack of fear of humans.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Between items that are dated and faded, here are a handful of outdoor decor pieces that designers say are always eyesores.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Public conversation centers on politics, blame, and strategy, while children fade into the background.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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There are also included cushions that won’t fade in the sun and dry quickly after storms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Think 360-degree stretch, lightweight breathable fibers that dry almost as fast as athletic shorts, and an antimicrobial treatment that keeps them smelling and feeling fresh in between washes.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Remember to look high and low, scrutinizing not just eye-level shelves but also the very top ledges and the floor beneath hanging clothes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even so, Williams’ Grade 1 left hamstring strain hangs over the series and whatever comes after it.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The deeper the rifts between the United States and Europe over Iran, the greater the chances of weakening the NATO alliance.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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During his appearances on Capitol Hill this month, Secretary Kennendy was grilled about the administration's defense of the pesticide industry and weakening of protections against mercury pollution, another issue that Kennedy had worked on as an advocate.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ohm, well played by Scott who can wither with you with a look, is the classic ugly American and is rude to everyone at the hotel, but those putdowns and cruelty hides his self loathing.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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But without original ideas in the product pipeline, the company would wither on the vine despite its many long-running hits, Zelnick observed.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The front glass had been blown out, a support beam knocked askew and ceiling panels sagging inside.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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The front will sag south, and warm air from the Gulf of Mexico will ride over cooler air near the ground, helping rain stick around longer.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Apr. 2026
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These were all things the Storm should have been celebrating afterward, but yet, for the second week in a row, the coaches and players will be headed back to the film room to figure out what went wrong.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Player of the Week Senior pitcher Jaelynn Anthony goes 4-for-5 for Oswego with three homers, a double and seven RBIs in 14-6 win over Minooka.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Wilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilt. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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