etiolated

past tense of etiolate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for etiolated
Verb
  • The Panthers are weakened without starting running back Chuba Hubbard.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Confidence in business conditions and job availability has weakened sharply, raising concerns that the spending power underpinning corporate growth could falter.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Roast until cheese is softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • He was obviously exhausted from his ordeal.
    Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
  • These alerts are only activated after all other conventional law enforcement methods have been exhausted, DPS officials said.
    Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Etiolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiolated. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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