mummifying

verb

present participle of mummify
as in drying

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  1. drying
  2. shriveling
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  • This chocolate brown tea towel will instantly transform your drying rack or oven into a cozy fall corner, ready for whipping up your favorite autumn recipes.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
  • These conditions trap moisture against the wood and slow drying after rain.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026
Definition of drying
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  • Check monthly for signs of shriveling (add moisture), blackening or softening (discard).
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of shriveling
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“Mummifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummifying. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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