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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mummified
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Instead of dampness and mushy roots, the orchid’s pseudobulbs (stem sections that store water) may look shriveled, roots may be dry and silvery, blooms droop, and buds may drop.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026 -
In earlier work, Rosenblatt’s team watched as some cells dumped their water and shriveled up like raisins before being extruded; indeed, this shrinkage seemed to kick off the process.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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To make your laundry routine smoother, follow these expert tips to keep your sheets untangled and properly dried.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Warming up meals in a toaster oven likewise results in uneven heating, with the top portion getting dried or burnt and the middle part ending up lukewarm if the element is located on the top – the reverse is true if the element is on the bottom.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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Trees near their sprinklers withered and died.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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Last year’s version, which withered on the Senate’s calendar, also included religious organizations.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Mummified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummified. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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