as in failing
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1
as in drooping
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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2
as in fading
to lose bodily strength or vigor
she had wilted a bit after walking around the hot and humid city
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3
as in drying
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 wilting
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Inspect the plant and its soil for signs like yellowing or wilting leaves, smelly soil, dropping leaves, leaf spots, and failure to bloom.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
The sellers had painted the walls a yellowish hue hovering somewhere between a ripe banana and the grey of a wilting pear.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Their two fourth-quarter drives started strong and ended up wilting, first with the Nix pick and second with a couple of bad penalties on Dobbins (for spiking the ball after a run) and tight end Adam Trautman (facemask).
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Dylan found the brick house with the peach pink tulips wilting in the window.
—Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Swathe greens, herbs, and other veggies in damp paper towels to retain moisture levels and keep the produce from wilting.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The Heat won the third quarter 26-21 to enter the fourth quarter with a 91-90 lead before wilting down the stretch.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Into the mix are their best friends, lawyer Barry (Andy Samberg) and his wife Amy (Kate McKinnon), who mostly are observers of the wilting Roses but with just the right touch of sympathy and advice.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Use an ice cube tray to freeze lemon juice, wilting herbs, and even red wine, all of which are perfect additions to your home cooking.
—Gia Mora, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
The plant may experience transplant shock and show some wilting.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Inspect the plant and its soil for signs like yellowing or wilting leaves, smelly soil, dropping leaves, leaf spots, and failure to bloom.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
The sellers had painted the walls a yellowish hue hovering somewhere between a ripe banana and the grey of a wilting pear.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Their two fourth-quarter drives started strong and ended up wilting, first with the Nix pick and second with a couple of bad penalties on Dobbins (for spiking the ball after a run) and tight end Adam Trautman (facemask).
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Dylan found the brick house with the peach pink tulips wilting in the window.
—Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Another telltale sign is finding green or black streaks along the inner wood of wilting branches.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Swathe greens, herbs, and other veggies in damp paper towels to retain moisture levels and keep the produce from wilting.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The Heat won the third quarter 26-21 to enter the fourth quarter with a 91-90 lead before wilting down the stretch.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Into the mix are their best friends, lawyer Barry (Andy Samberg) and his wife Amy (Kate McKinnon), who mostly are observers of the wilting Roses but with just the right touch of sympathy and advice.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Use an ice cube tray to freeze lemon juice, wilting herbs, and even red wine, all of which are perfect additions to your home cooking.
—Gia Mora, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilting
Noun
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The editor of the Pine Bluff Commercial earned second place for commentary in a contest organized by America's Newspapers for his coverage of the failings of a city tax initiative that promised civic and economic restoration.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The new report only adds to a number of security failings exposed by the heist.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Respiratory difficulty, constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids and a weak and altered cry are among the symptoms of infant botulism.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Symptoms can take weeks to develop and can include poor feeding, loss of head control, drooping eyelids and a flat facial expression.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Specifically, the official tasting notes detail cedar, nutmeg, and cinnamon on the nose; vanilla extract, butterscotch, and black pepper on the palate; and fading black pepper and some more cinnamon on the finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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When Susana’s fading mind begins to fold past and present into one, the film becomes a meditation on time and the traces family stories leave behind.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Alcohol is very drying and can cause the wood in furniture to crack.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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From trendy picks in quick-drying materials to sculpting pairs that offer just the right squeeze, these are the very best leggings for yoga.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After improvements in passenger totals in 2021, 2022, and 2023, San Jose and Oakland both began to suffer slumps in 2024 and the weakening pattern has lingered well into 2025, a review of official airport statistics shows.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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After improvements in passenger totals in 2021, 2022, and 2023, San Jose and Oakland both began to suffer slumps in 2024 and the weakening pattern has lingered well into 2025, a review of official airport statistics shows.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During the emotional moment, Parsons was easy to see on the field, on both knees, looking deep in prayer with his head hanging down and his eyes closed.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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With its numerous terraces and hanging gardens, the house flows organically down the slope to the scenic Pittwater waterway, creating a perfect harmony with the surrounding mature trees and natural shrubbery.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The procedures listed include breast augmentations, tummy tucks and, yes, facelifts, whether that be mini (short scar) facelifts or full facelifts, both of which address signs of aging like sagging skin, loose jowls and creases.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The high-tech mask uses a combination of red, red plus infrared, and blue LEDs that help with common skin problems like fine lines, sagging, wrinkles, dullness, and uneven texture.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Her queerness, though, got rejected by her parents (Merritt Wever channeling a withering scorn and a pious look that is cold and unnerving).—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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But after withering on the Houston bench for two years in an overcrowded forward rotation, he’s primed for a leap in Year 3.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Wilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilting. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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