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Recent Examples of mummify
Hackman, 95, and Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found partially mummified in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on Wednesday, February 26 by maintenance and security workers.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Save for a bit of hair and bile, the former shelter dog’s stomach was largely empty at the time she was found, partially mummified.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
The condition of the remains – decomposing and partially mummified – as well as new evidence from Hackman’s pacemaker, suggest the couple had been dead for several days, possibly weeks.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Betsy Arakawa found partially mummified, Gene Hackman was in separate room
Authorities found the actor in a mudroom near his cane, appearing to have fallen, while Arakawa was found in an open bathroom near a space heater, according to the warrant.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Save for a bit of hair and bile, the former shelter dog’s stomach was largely empty at the time she was found, partially mummified.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
The condition of the remains – decomposing and partially mummified – as well as new evidence from Hackman’s pacemaker, suggest the couple had been dead for several days, possibly weeks.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Betsy Arakawa found partially mummified, Gene Hackman was in separate room
Authorities found the actor in a mudroom near his cane, appearing to have fallen, while Arakawa was found in an open bathroom near a space heater, according to the warrant.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mummify
Verb
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But the ambition of that process quickly shriveled.—
Joshua Z. Walker,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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Now, the drama arrives onstage as the sources of funding have shriveled up further, and the philanthropoids running these institutions have to dance even harder for their suppers.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Verb
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From there, use a clean, soft toothbrush to remove any lingering stains and wipe off with a clean cotton cloth to dry and remove any excess oil.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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Cherries can be purchased fresh, canned, dried, frozen, or juiced.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Go in the morning, because in the heat of the sun, the flowers often wilt.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Its hype, while intoxicating, eventually wilted away with the passing seasons.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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Super close, straight down the barrel, and with two actors who can command the shot where others might wither.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
27 May 2025
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Sam Reinhart made it 5-1 on a goal off a faceoff as Leafs hopes withered.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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“Mummify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummify. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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