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or shrivelling
as in evaporating
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 shriveling
Tom Yulsman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Wrinkling, shriveling, spines falling off, discoloration, and drooping are all signs of underwatering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
And with the shriveling of Kate Spade (and excluding Stuart Weitzman, which Tapestry recently unloaded), Coach represents nearly 80% of Tapestry sales.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The Great Salt Lake has been shriveling up for decades.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Winter The goal in winter is to water cacti just enough to prevent them from shriveling and wrinkling.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
Concern is also growing over how salaries have lagged behind inflation, shriveling in value and squeezing household budgets.
—Isabel Debre, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The industry has been shriveling for years.
—Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2025
Weather extremes are shrivelling harvests on India's tea plantations, endangering the future of an industry famed for beverages as refreshing as Assam and Darjeeling, while reshaping a global trade estimated at more than $10 billion a year.
—Tora Agarwala, Reuters, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Unsettling events like these are taking place in the context of climate warming that’s occurring at nearly four times the rate of the global average, and resulting long-term shriveling of the Arctic’s floating lid of sea ice.
—Tom Yulsman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Wrinkling, shriveling, spines falling off, discoloration, and drooping are all signs of underwatering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
And with the shriveling of Kate Spade (and excluding Stuart Weitzman, which Tapestry recently unloaded), Coach represents nearly 80% of Tapestry sales.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
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
Winter The goal in winter is to water cacti just enough to prevent them from shriveling and wrinkling.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
Concern is also growing over how salaries have lagged behind inflation, shriveling in value and squeezing household budgets.
—Isabel Debre, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The industry has been shriveling for years.
—Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2025
Weather extremes are shrivelling harvests on India's tea plantations, endangering the future of an industry famed for beverages as refreshing as Assam and Darjeeling, while reshaping a global trade estimated at more than $10 billion a year.
—Tora Agarwala, Reuters, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shriveling
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Tomato plants that are overcrowded may have slow or stunted growth, decreased fruit production, signs of disease, and yellowing or wilting leaves.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Signs of heat stress include prematurely dropped fruit, wilting, drooping branches, and scorched leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
Verb
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This protective layer of plant matter will help keep water from evaporating readily from the soil.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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The air that’s pushed down helps your body remove excess heat and aids in evaporating perspiration.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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The formula is also transfer- and waterproof, resisting creasing, fading, sweat, and humidity without settling into fine lines or accentuating texture.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Helps to create a barrier against UV radiation to prevent fading, splitting, and splintering due to the wood drying out prematurely.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Prepare a balanced lunch and follow a simple checklist that keeps your day smooth without draining your sensitive energy at work.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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But Wells points out that in addition to the natural waning of the virus, other public health measures, such as vaccination and isolation, are instrumental in stopping its spread.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
21 Aug. 2025
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Made from a quick-drying blend of cotton and viscose from bamboo, these pieces feel soft against the skin while remaining breathable and absorbent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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These travel pants from Baleaf are breathable, quick-drying, lightweight, and ultra-stretchy—oh, and the ankle length is a perfect fit for petite shoppers like myself.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Reports showing inflation and unemployment declining have subsequently been released, and a nominee for the Federal Reserve chairman role has since been announced.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In recent weeks, Iran has dramatically escalated efforts to seal off its cache of near bomb-grade uranium, deliberately collapsing tunnels and booby-trapping entrances with explosive mines, according to five sources familiar with US intelligence.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Turkey has a rich history of collapsing under expectation, but that could change this summer — Yildiz is the centerpiece of an exciting, dynamic, possibly history-busting young core.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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“Shriveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shriveling. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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