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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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
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The first sign your peace lily is thirsty will be yellowing and wilting leaves.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
No wilting languor on this veranda — for that matter, no veranda either — just ferocity, desperation, and, of course, brutal desire.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Forgetting to water certain plants can cause wilting, dormancy, or even prevent blooms from returning.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Intended as a celebration of the progress embodied by the nation's first Black leader, its Juneteenth unveiling comes at a time when his agenda - and broader diversity initiatives - are wilting from a decade of concerted attack.
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Cbs Chicago Team,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
All parts of the tree exude juglone, a toxin that causes stunted growth, wilting foliage, and death for tomato plants.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
These will still need regular watering but might just make it through the day without wilting.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Don't always assume a wilting plant is dehydrated.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
Beating the spotlight-wilting Maple Leafs was one thing.
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Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Many of the symptoms of overwatering — wilting, yellowing leaves, drooping stems — look almost identical to those of underwatering, which is why so many people respond by reaching for the watering can again.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Look for wilting flowers and any blooms forming seed pods at their base.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The first sign your peace lily is thirsty will be yellowing and wilting leaves.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
No wilting languor on this veranda — for that matter, no veranda either — just ferocity, desperation, and, of course, brutal desire.
—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
Snip the entire stalk, not just the flower head, of individual wilting or dying flowers down to the node so the plant will send out new blooms.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Forgetting to water certain plants can cause wilting, dormancy, or even prevent blooms from returning.
—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Verb
While wearing the glasses, a wearer can ask questions about topics in one's surroundings, like asking for more information about a landmark on vacation, identifying care instructions for a wilting plant or discovering a full recipe for a dish at a favorite restaurant.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Intended as a celebration of the progress embodied by the nation's first Black leader, its Juneteenth unveiling comes at a time when his agenda - and broader diversity initiatives - are wilting from a decade of concerted attack.
—
Cbs Chicago Team,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
All parts of the tree exude juglone, a toxin that causes stunted growth, wilting foliage, and death for tomato plants.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
These will still need regular watering but might just make it through the day without wilting.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Don't always assume a wilting plant is dehydrated.
—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
Beating the spotlight-wilting Maple Leafs was one thing.
—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Many of the symptoms of overwatering — wilting, yellowing leaves, drooping stems — look almost identical to those of underwatering, which is why so many people respond by reaching for the watering can again.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilting
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The new documentary reveals some of the interpersonal and business conflicts that led to the disintegration of the classic EW&F line-up, boldly highlighting the various triumphs and failings of leader Maurice White who died in 2016 at age 74 from Parkinson’s disease.
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These failings dated from 2012 to May 2025.
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Look for wilting, drooping, discolored, or diseased leaves regularly to keep up the plant’s appearance.
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North says to keep the soil moist and watch for drooping leaves, which indicate your tree needs a drink.
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Their self-cleaning nature means blooms drop naturally after fading, eliminating tedious deadheading.
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Halsey and her fans’ outrage over an old album review is showing no signs of fading.
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Ensure the stain is fully gone before drying—once heat sets it in, removal becomes significantly harder.
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Keep a handful near your washing machine or drying rack for blouses, dresses, workout wear, or delicate pieces that should skip the dryer.
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Press freedoms across Africa are already fragile, with most nations ranking in the lower half of an influential press freedoms index, while numerous recent coups have contributed to a weakening of democratic norms in parts of the continent.
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One of the most significant changes during Hill’s tenure was the weakening of structures designed to elevate teacher concerns to district leadership, Oreskovic said.
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Offside was brought in to stop ‘goal hanging’ in the sport’s early years, which had created the unedifying spectacle of players perpetually crowding the goalkeeper.
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Other footage showed residents sheltering near a metro station as strikes hit the capital, as well as heavy damage across Kyiv, including residential buildings torn apart and thick smoke hanging over parts of the city.
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An InStyle writer recommends the RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Firming Serum Stick for her grandma’s sagging turkey neck.
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Meanwhile, sagging electrical lines threatened to bring some rail services to a standstill.
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The truth was that all of it was, and is, simply withering away.
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Among the other Paris attractions to close amid the withering heat are Notre-Dame de Paris, which closed its towers earlier this week, and the Palais de Tokyo, which has shuttered its exhibitions entirely from June 22 through June 27.
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“Wilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilting. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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