Definition of SHRIVEL

Examples of shrivel in a Sentence

plants shriveling in the heat

Recent Examples on the Web Vladimir Putin is a strongman ruling a shriveling country. — George Will, Twin Cities, "George Will: China’s precarious future," 31 Oct. 2019 The pan heats up gently, without rising to a ripping hot temperature like a cast iron or stainless steel, which means that the skin won’t seize up and shrivel before the flesh is cooked through. — Emma Wartzman, Bon Appétit, "A Nonstick Skillet Is Essential For More Than Just Scrambled Eggs," 31 Oct. 2019 After the first week of transferring them the leaves began changing, curling, turning red, and shriveling. — oregonlive, "Is it natural for evergreens to drop their foliage this time of year? Ask an expert," 19 Oct. 2019 Meanwhile, my older son has brought home the same shriveled, uneaten orange for two years. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Baked into the start of the school year: Parent angst about packing lunches," 27 Aug. 2019 With its numbers shriveling, the state GOP has debated for years whether the party needs to turn to the political center or right. — Washington Post, "Manager: Trump family building ‘dynasty’ for decades to come," 9 Sep. 2019 Those who have already made a claim for cash will have a chance to change their mind now that the reward amount has shriveled. — David Z. Morris, Fortune, "Equifax Data Breach Victims Drained Its $31 Million Settlement Fund in a Week," 31 July 2019 Even as history itself has become more dramatic, the study of history has shrivelled. — The Economist, "The study of history is in decline in Britain," 18 July 2019 But having decided to stick with trading, his position is more difficult given how fees have shriveled and regulatory costs continue to rise. — Washington Post, "Barclays Management Shakeup Is a Win for Bramson," 18 Sep. 2019

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15 Nov 2019

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“Shrivel.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shrivel. Accessed 21 November 2019.

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