mummify

verb

Definition of mummifynext
as in to shrivel

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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. — 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 Details continue to emerge, including a search warrant affidavit report that Arakawa's body was found partially mummified and that multiple dogs were found alive, with more to follow in the coming weeks. — Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mummify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mummify
  1. shrivel
  2. dry
  3. wilt
  4. wither
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  • Remove sprouts and avoid potatoes that are soft, shriveled, green, or have long sprouts to stay safe.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
  • Avoid berries that are soft or appear mushy or shriveled as these are indications that the fruit is past its prime.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of shrivel
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  • After cleaning, dry thoroughly with a cloth or air-dry overnight.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • To experience its silky-smooth results, gently massage the serum into your scalp when your hair is dry or towel-dried post-shower—and, cue the compliments!
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 July 2026
Definition of dry
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  • Let stand, loosely covered with foil, to allow spinach to wilt and sauce to thicken, 15 minutes.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026
  • Leaves may look wilted or droopy during excessive heat due to temporary heat stress, particularly midday.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of wilt
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  • Russian inflation soared while foreign currency reserves shrank and many inputs for its defense industrial base withered.
    — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Instead of letting the lemon tree’s leaves fall and wither, the culinary team makes oils to use in Scholtmeyer’s imaginative cooking.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of wither

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