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as in drooped
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 faded
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 dried
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 wilted
Tomato plants and their relatives (peppers, eggplants, potatoes) are sensitive to juglone in the soil, which can cause yellow or wilted foliage, stunted growth, and plant death.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The Algerian defense seemed beaten, broken and demoralized by Messi and his teammates and wilted by the heat in Kansas City.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
If the plant stays wilted overnight, start to check for signs of overwatering, poor drainage, or stressed roots.
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Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
How to Shop for Fresh Corn When buying fresh corn, choose ears that feel heavy for their size and have fresh-looking husks that aren't wilted or dried out.
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Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Cook, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning, until the scallion whites have wilted slightly, about 2 minutes.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Some of the sport’s biggest stars—including Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev and Ben Shelton—wilted in the searing heat during the first few rounds.
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Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2026
However, Towns is a superior offensive player to Holmgren — who wilted in the Western Conference Finals — and will require more defensive attention.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
Mitch Marner, who was supposed to be an ultra-talented player who wilted under the pressure of the playoffs, found another level to his game.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The Algerian defense seemed beaten, broken and demoralized by Messi and his teammates and wilted by the heat in Kansas City.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
If the plant stays wilted overnight, start to check for signs of overwatering, poor drainage, or stressed roots.
—
Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
How to Shop for Fresh Corn When buying fresh corn, choose ears that feel heavy for their size and have fresh-looking husks that aren't wilted or dried out.
—
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Cook, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning, until the scallion whites have wilted slightly, about 2 minutes.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Some of the sport’s biggest stars—including Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev and Ben Shelton—wilted in the searing heat during the first few rounds.
—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2026
However, Towns is a superior offensive player to Holmgren — who wilted in the Western Conference Finals — and will require more defensive attention.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
Mitch Marner, who was supposed to be an ultra-talented player who wilted under the pressure of the playoffs, found another level to his game.
—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilted
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The chickens stomp with swift feet like an Irish step dancer, keeping their tails erect and wings drooped.
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But his mouth was open and drooped peculiarly to one side, and his skin was sucked into his skeleton like a vacuum storage bag.
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By the time the Giants jumped to a 2-0 lead in Tuesday’s second inning over West Sacramento’s A’s, the protestors had faded from the plaza.
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Election betting was common until the 1940s, then mysteriously faded away.
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The creamy dressing is made with Greek yogurt, lots of fresh and dried dill, and lemon juice, and the plate gets plenty of color from radishes, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
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Most can’t be dried in the dryer, but drying them on a hanger or using clothespins can cause the fabric to stretch out in all the wrong places.
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If Jeff ever hung it up, Cochran or Devens.
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An American flag hung from its ropes.
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The decision weakened the federal Voting Rights Act’s protections against racially discriminatory redistricting.
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Brexit’s tortuous complexity weakened governance and led to parliamentary deadlock.
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White evangelical churches—revivalists, under Sutton’s classification system—experienced remarkable growth, while liberal mainline Protestant churches withered.
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As a skin care ingredient, hyaluronic acid floods withered, thirsty skin with moisture, thereby smoothing the appearance of fine lines.
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From there, however, his scoring pace sagged somewhat down the stretch of Frölunda’s season.
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Weiss had initially sought to reinvent the CBS Evening News, dropping a two-anchor format that had sagged in the ratings.
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“Wilted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilted. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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