mummifying

Definition of mummifyingnext
present participle of mummify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mummifying
Verb
  • The multitude of water managers tasked with overseeing the drying Colorado River system stand at a dire crossroads.
    Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
  • There are a few different ways to prepare raisins, from drying them in the sun to using a food dehydrator.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Store limes in your fridge’s crisper drawer, which has a lower humidity level that keeps the skins from shriveling.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The Great Salt Lake has been shriveling up for decades.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Mummifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummifying. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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