MUMMIFY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

mummify

verb

Definition of mummify

as in to shrivel

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Recent Examples of mummify Of the 61 cheetahs found, seven were naturally mummified—dried and preserved by the Saudi Arabian desert. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026 Ackerman’s remains were significantly decomposed and partially mummified, according to the autopsy report. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026 The individuals appeared to be mummified when they were found, The New York Post reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025 Yuka was found tucked away on a bluff, partially mummified and still covered in a shaggy mat of strawberry blonde hair and some flesh that had remained pink until its discovery. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mummify

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As hen of the woods clusters age, the fruiting bodies will shrivel and become chewier.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Ideal Humidity Your root cellar should have a humidity level between 85 and 95 percent, says Neverman—this will prevent vegetables from shriveling and losing moisture.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of shrivel

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Initially, the adhesive adhering to the tiles would dry so quickly that workers would spit on it to slow the process down, a practice NASA identified and discontinued.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Despite its size, the product still delivers the same powerful drying technology people have come to expect from Dyson.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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Unfortunately, despite the best bipartisan intentions of all concerned over the last 18 months, any initiative for a federal TV and film has withered on the Executive Office and Congressional vine.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Atlanta City Council is directing city departments to beef up efforts to protect residents from the growing threat of extreme heat after the city recently faced withering critiques from homeless services groups for its response to a recent heatwave.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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