mummifying

present participle of mummify

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mummifying
drying
Verb
  • But over the years, the river had been dammed upstream, drying it up and killing the fish.
    David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Wash off all makeup or use makeup-removal wipes on your face before drying with a towel.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Mummifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummifying. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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