mummified

Definition of mummifiednext
past tense of mummify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mummified
Verb
  • Pour the berries onto a plate or tray, and carefully remove any that are shriveled, moldy, or mushy, along with any stems or leaves.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • After the blooms on your moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) have shriveled and fallen off the plant, you're left with a long, bare green stem (technically called a spike).
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The flowers look beautiful in fresh or dried arrangements.
    Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Wait until the dew is dried or a few days after a heavy rain.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The former Florida State Seminole seeking his first win since 2021 withered while facing Bhatia’s birdie barrage and his eagle at the par-5 16th hole.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Colombia’s storied Medellin cartel was another mob that withered after Pablo Escobar met his demise in 1993.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Mummified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummified. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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