WILTS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

wilts

verb

present tense third-person singular of wilt

as in droops

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 fades

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 dries

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 wilts When to Harvest Spinach Harvest spinach early in the morning when temperatures are cool and before the sun wilts the leaves, says gardening instructor Meg Austin. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 July 2026

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Verb

Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025

Definition of droops

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But our excitement fades as Nolan’s camera captures the men raping women, looting houses and reveling in the violence.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 21 July 2026
Whether a circadian score becomes the next sleep score or fades as another wellness metric depends on how well the data actually changes behavior.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Definition of fades

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Airflow heats the barrel, and dries the hair while curling it in a process that uses 40 percent less energy than hair-dryer and brush methods.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Notably, like my favorite Make Beauty skin tint, the concealer is super moisturizing, and dries down to look like an extension of my skin rather than settling into fine lines with a papery, flaky finish.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 July 2026

Definition of dries

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Watch for the undercard reveal, a second press conference closer to fight week, and the broadcast tug-of-war subplot — Eddie Hearn's ongoing back-and-forth with Dana White hangs over every Zuffa boxing card, and this is the biggest one yet.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Range’s old signage has been stripped away and a banner with the new restaurant’s name and logo now hangs from the front of the patio.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of hangs

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That weakens the case for mediation as protection without producing a replacement, which is why Qatar will keep it rather than trade it.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
As the rest of the world buys its assets, the reserve currency is structurally overvalued and weakens competitiveness.

— Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Definition of weakens

Verb

Unfortunately, using too little paint will leave patchy areas and harsh lines, and using too much paint will promote drips and paint that sags.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
There is no scrapeable archive of how to grasp a wet cup, unload a box that sags in the middle, fold a towel, or help an older adult out of a chair.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of sags

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Different departments and agencies have various policies outlining what actions are appropriate if a car stop or other incident goes awry.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
As fans across the world prepare to celebrate and cheer on their team of choice, Don Julio Tequila is letting the world know that no matter where the cup goes once it’s won, it’s being battled for in New York.

— Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

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