as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
older people, especially, were languishing during the prolonged heat wave
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Recent Examples of languish
But today, net overseas direct investment into Indian businesses is languishing between $1 billion and $2 billion, according to data shared by Indian ratings and research firm Care Ratings on Tuesday.
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
So far, however, most proposals to fix these problems at the state and local level have languished.
—Alisa Kaplan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
There are languishing eight-figure listings and embarrassing price cuts.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 31 Mar. 2026
The high-rise, which connects to Salesforce Park via a skybridge, only has a few floors left that are available for leasing — a formidable turnaround given that its entire office component was languishing on the sublease market less than three years ago.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
So far, however, most proposals to fix these problems at the state and local level have languished.
—Alisa Kaplan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
There are languishing eight-figure listings and embarrassing price cuts.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 31 Mar. 2026
The high-rise, which connects to Salesforce Park via a skybridge, only has a few floors left that are available for leasing — a formidable turnaround given that its entire office component was languishing on the sublease market less than three years ago.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for languish
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When momentum faded, the stock rolled over, and those same lines flipped to resistance on the way down.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The letters are printed on the sides of the keys rather than the top, which prevents fading.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sinlaku is forecast to continue weakening through the next few days, the National Weather Service said, passing west of the islands of Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan through the latter half of the week.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some target the bacterial cell wall, weakening it until the cell breaks apart and dies.—
Panteha Torabian,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the courtroom, Alfortish’s face looked gaunt after spending roughly a year in prison, and his hair, thinning now, had gone white.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Nets, who went 26-56 last season, have lost four consecutive season finales.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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However, customer reviews of durability are mixed, as some report sagging after a few years of use.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota had another power-play chance after Rantanen's slashing penalty with 2 1/2 minutes left, but failed to score even with an extra skater after pulling Filip Gustavsson out of the net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But that figure predates major advances in cleanup technology and fails to account for available state and federal funding.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Israel’s insistence that the ceasefire in Iran does not include a pause in its fighting with Hezbollah has threatened to sink the deal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Just over a minute later, Tatum sank an off-balance jumper through a foul from Mitchell Robinson — a three-point play that put Boston up, 92-85.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tomatoes grow, then wither Guelleh can bear witness to the hope - and the letdown.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Months after its withering box-office performance, Costner defended his position.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Languish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/languish. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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