wizen

verb

Definition of wizennext
as in to shrivel

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Recent Examples of wizen The Keogh siblings, wizened by a lifetime of co-existing, are onto something. — Jerry Carino, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2020 But these days, Pop’s torso, wizened from that early stagecraft and seven decades on earth, is more likely to be found under the Miami or Cayman Islands sun. — Michael B. Dougherty, Esquire, 18 Jan. 2018 The scene, overflowing with food, glistening lighting and love passed among wizards wizened and budding, tells us that Hogwarts is the greatest place on earth. — Peter Dobrin, Philly.com, 29 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizen
  1. shrivel
  2. wither
  3. dry
  4. wilt
Verb
  • Smaller ones may cook and shrivel up before the larger ones are tender.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 24 July 2026
  • For decades, so much water has been taken that the river seldom meets the sea in Mexico, and its delta, once filled with lush wetlands and forests, has shriveled to stretches of dry riverbed.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of shrivel
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  • But like Miranda, Erika, brought to vibrant life by Olivia Wilde, has a withering glare, a commanding presence and killer timing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Without the original staffers, though, its X pages have withered with few engagements on most posts.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of wither
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  • The right specialist, sitting at the table before the ink dried.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This chocolate brown tea towel will instantly transform your drying rack or oven into a cozy fall corner, ready for whipping up your favorite autumn recipes.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of dry
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  • The flowers, bold yellow, are visited by bees, butterflies and birds while the rest of the surrounding wildlife wait for the petals to wilt and the seeds to drop, said Jackson County’s Deputy Director of Park Operations Tina Spallo.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • To my horror, the blooms that were beautifully open two days before my party had actually started wilting and dropping petals by the time the day of the party arrived.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of wilt

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