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withers

verb

Definition of withers

present tense third-person singular of wither

as in dries

to lose liveliness, force, or freshness shortly after the moon landing, interest in the space program withered the old man seemed to wither suddenly upon turning 80

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as in fades

to lose bodily strength or vigor if he's left on his own, he'll just wither and die

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Bergamot nectar and neroli add a hint of crispness, while white musk and soft woods linger on the skin as the fragrance dries down.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
The $80 jeans are built to withstand how the average male consumer wears, washes and dries his jeans.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of dries

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The problem, however, is that at these depths sunlight fades rapidly, and red light, where silicon cells perform best, is completely absorbed.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
The useful question is whether the choice still feels worthwhile once the excitement fades.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of fades

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Each decision to move work overseas further weakens the economic conditions needed to sustain domestic capacity.

— George Whittier, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
However, Bernstein pointed out that even if the global AI trade weakens, India is unlikely to see any major reversal of foreign capital flows.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of weakens

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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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And keep in mind that a little goes a long way with each spritz, so one bottle will last you a while.

— Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026
When one of the contestants goes missing, Detective Fion Morgan has to work out the difference between what’s been shown on screen and the truth.

— L.M. Chilton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

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