Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizening
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Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Vinegar can be drying, so remember to condition leather to keep it supple.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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The industry has been shriveling for years.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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If the tubers appear to be dry or shriveling, sprinkle the packing material lightly with water.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning thriller possesses a withering critique of the cruelty and corruption of an authoritarian regime, combined with a blistering sense of humor.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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A little over 18 months later, the activist investor Elliott Investment Management built a stake in Southwest and launched a withering campaign that called for sweeping board changes, including the removal of Jordan and his then-chairman, Gary Kelly.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thick, Overly Dramatic Veining Bold veining still has a place in kitchen design, but Borcherding notes that thick, high-contrast white quartz slabs are being discontinued due to waning interest.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the waning seconds of the Class 5A championship in 2019 against current UCLA star Lauren Betts and favored Grandview, Van Gytenbeek drove the lane through traffic and hit an underhand, running floater with four seconds left in a 51-49 win.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The American Heart Association guidelines recommend abstinence, or at least decreasing alcohol intake to no more than one drink per day for everyone to prevent or treat high blood pressure.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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The largest share — 59% — goes to the convention center, but for the first 5 1/2 years, homelessness programs will get 41% of the funds before decreasing later on to 31%.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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But her role as fading movie star Kay Stone in Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, opposite Timothée Chalamet, marks her grand return.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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The days of underground stashes and whispered conversations are fading fast.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Wizening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizening. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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