1
as in to droop
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the plants wilted after I forgot to water them for three whole days
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
she had wilted a bit after walking around the hot and humid city
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as in to dry
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
after six solid hours of painting, his energy was starting to wilt
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Recent Examples of wilt
And kudos to the Horns, who didn't wilt despite taking some huge body shots from a quality opponent.
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The Illini have lost four overtime games and seem to wilt in the clutch.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Yet, Pittsfield refused to wilt.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Stir in spinach; cook until wilted, 2 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The Illini have lost four overtime games and seem to wilt in the clutch.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Yet, Pittsfield refused to wilt.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Stir in spinach; cook until wilted, 2 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilt
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Wilting or drooping leaves may be obvious but also pay attention to the color.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Potential risks include botulism (a medical emergency), spread of the toxin beyond the injection site, drooping eyelids and other harmful reactions.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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When momentum faded, the stock rolled over, and those same lines flipped to resistance on the way down.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The letters are printed on the sides of the keys rather than the top, which prevents fading.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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For the best placement, dry fit the panels and then cut them to size.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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Derek leaned against the back bar and dried a glass.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Behind the bar there's a squad car door hanging that's riddled with bullet holes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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This hanging toiletry bag has a spacious interior with multiple easy-to-clean compartments and an impressive near-five-star rating on Amazon.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Sinlaku is forecast to continue weakening through the next few days, the National Weather Service said, passing west of the islands of Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan through the latter half of the week.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some target the bacterial cell wall, weakening it until the cell breaks apart and dies.—
Panteha Torabian,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tomatoes grow, then wither Guelleh can bear witness to the hope - and the letdown.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Months after its withering box-office performance, Costner defended his position.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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However, customer reviews of durability are mixed, as some report sagging after a few years of use.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the courtroom, Alfortish’s face looked gaunt after spending roughly a year in prison, and his hair, thinning now, had gone white.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Nets, who went 26-56 last season, have lost four consecutive season finales.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Wilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilt. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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