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
  • Remove sprouts and avoid potatoes that are soft, shriveled, green, or have long sprouts to stay safe.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
  • Avoid berries that are soft or appear mushy or shriveled as these are indications that the fruit is past its prime.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of shrivel
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  • Without the original staffers, though, its X pages have withered with few engagements on most posts.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026
  • Dreams withered under Ashley, but fun and fantasy were always a very Keegan thing.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of wither
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  • Hutson’s early arrival as a franchise defenseman means that a deal that seemed preposterous before the ink dried has now transcended even that.
    — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • To dry the hair, Mahoney and Giannetos suggest going the old-school blow-dryer route, using a nice round brush, keeping the top pieces close to the head to contain the volume at the bottom.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
Definition of dry
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  • Let stand, loosely covered with foil, to allow spinach to wilt and sauce to thicken, 15 minutes.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026
  • Leaves may look wilted or droopy during excessive heat due to temporary heat stress, particularly midday.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of wilt

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“Wizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizen. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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