sapless

adjective

Definition of saplessnext
as in juiceless

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  1. withered
  2. desiccated
Adjective
  • The neural wiring of the obese mouse, on the right, withered.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
  • These misshapen and withered figurines—a teddy bear with a candle and a turkey in pointed shoes—looked over at the photos from low plinths in one corner of the gallery.
    — Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Definition of withered
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  • As this unfolds, La’An attempts to work the ship’s computer but only finds more footage of Harper, who then shows up in person in desiccated, spectral form before disappearing.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Deep in desiccated Southern groves, the powerhouse of American citrus is suffering a brutal, unrelenting decline.
    — Cate Martel, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of desiccated
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“Sapless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sapless. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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