wilt

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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 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 Plants infected by the bacterial disease transmitted by these beetles show wilting with a single leaf, which then spreads to the entire plant and results in plant death within a week or so, says Khan. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 June 2025 Its hype, while intoxicating, eventually wilted away with the passing seasons. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025 Go in the morning, because in the heat of the sun, the flowers often wilt. Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025 Powerful Real Madrid, playing with Kylian Mbappe in 89-degree temperatures and 71% humidity in suburban Miami, struggled to a draw against Saudi club Al-Hilal while Atlético Madrid wilted under bright summer skies at the Rose Bowl in its first game. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for wilt
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Verb
  • Bramble sits quietly beside her, ears drooped and eyes wide, as if silently pleading her case.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
  • Now the room, decorated with giant lamps resembling drooping wildflowers, is a temple to a different kind of currency: designer stilettos (from the likes of Manolo Blahnik and Jacquemus).
    Marina Harss, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
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  • Sunscreen, chlorine, saltwater, and even rough drying habits can wear down the fabric, leaving colors faded and suits stretched out.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • The spark seemed to fade, then the extra effort went AWOL.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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  • There were several safety cars during the race, along with changing conditions with periods of intense rain followed by a drying track.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
  • Once the cycle is complete, dry the load on low to medium heat.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
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  • Sal Frelick hammered a hanging curveball for a leadoff double.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
  • But what else do Angels fans have to hang onto these days?
    The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
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  • The first-quarter boom in U.S. trade is weakening, with merchandise trade somewhat atypically declining for the second straight month, according to my analysis of the the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data.
    Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • The June jobs report showed strong headline numbers, but the underlying data pointed to a weakening labor market.
    Danny Bakst, Fortune, 9 July 2025
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  • The tenuous ceasefire that has halted withering rocket attacks between Iran and Israel appeared to be holding Thursday ahead of talks next week that could lead to a more permanent peace.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 27 June 2025
  • His assessment of their Euro 2024 run to the final was withering.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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  • The latex makes this mattress buoyant and responsive, which is critical in keeping your hips from sagging and your lower back will be adequately supported.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
  • For Steve Hill, CEO and President of the city’s tourism board, this downturn is in part seasonal, and a likely response to a sagging economy and government policies that have soured travelers from Canada, Mexico and other big feeder countries on the idea of vacationing in the United States.
    Matt Villano, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
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  • Speaking of which, out goes the Gen5 tech stack, with BMW's Gen6 battery likely coming in on the sedan, providing higher efficiency and power density.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2025
  • Soto, who left the Yankees in the offseason for a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, went 0-for-4 on Sunday but finished the series 4-for-11 with a home run and three RBI.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025

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“Wilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilt. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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