as in to evaporate
to become small and wrinkly usually as a result of dehydration
Without irrigation, these plants would shrivel (up) and die.
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Recent Examples of shrivel
Outside, the front yard continued to shrivel and die.
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Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
The human heart shrivels away in space, but researchers have found that mini-hearts grown from human stem cells sprout in space significantly faster than in labs on Earth.
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Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
Berries that are shriveled, soft, or visibly mushy are likely past their prime and won’t be appetizing.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
Healthy-looking buds shrivel, turn brown at the base, and fall off before opening.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shrivel
Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
The human heart shrivels away in space, but researchers have found that mini-hearts grown from human stem cells sprout in space significantly faster than in labs on Earth.
—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
Berries that are shriveled, soft, or visibly mushy are likely past their prime and won’t be appetizing.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
Healthy-looking buds shrivel, turn brown at the base, and fall off before opening.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shrivel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrivel
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Because there is so much moisture in the air, your sweat will not evaporate fast enough to naturally cool your body.
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The market read it as proof that America's AI lead had evaporated.
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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The president said that his administration would have to drain the pool and start over again as the new liner shed chunks of itself.
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Either way, Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Ceramide Cream Mist is an easy way to give quick hydration to dry, stressed skin, thanks to an ultrafine spray packed with ceramides.
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On its extensive resume are tasks like soothing angry, overheated skin; combatting signs of photoaging courtesy of vitamin C; and preventing moisture loss by way of squalane (an emollient that permeates skin with hydration after salty water or unexpected beach breezes dry it out).
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Each side drew a yellow card, and four players withered on the ground in the 83rd minute after an Australian push into the box led to Bos’ slow-rolling shot that was saved.
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The legislation was first introduced in 2023 but withered in the House.
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Most of Georgia will be back under a heat advisory on Tuesday as a dangerous heat wave continues to scorch parts of the United States.
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Hot and even moderately hot pans will scorch the 10% resin content, turning it brown or yellow.
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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At least 383 buildings and over 1,000 other structures had collapsed or were heavily affected, and officials were still assessing the damage.
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When other garden plants may wilt in the summer heat, lantana springs into action.
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Lighter leaves will need less than a minute to wilt down.
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But rental business owners like Zhao observed that the rental prices have begun to slide as novelty surrounding these stunt-performing androids fades.
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The combination of hyaluronic and azelaic acid does wonders to fade dark spots, soothe redness, and deeply hydrate.
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“Shrivel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrivel. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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