Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizening
Verb
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The study frames smoke-drying as a deliberate and technically demanding mortuary innovation among tropical hunter-gatherers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Considering line drying or air drying isn’t always the most practical or convenient method, Stein suggests tumble drying your sheets on low heat.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cinematic depictions of criticism are usually withering at best, and pointedly personal at worst.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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During a tough year for local restaurants, at a time when even upscale spots are withering in the cruel Miami summer, George’s stands out as a spot that truly is a community magnet.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the waning years of Ali’s and Frazier’s lives, friends and media figures tried to patch things up between the rivals.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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In a country that feels more divisive than ever, and the world still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic, many have turned more to the internet to build community during a time when social connection is waning.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Coaxing summer-flowering annuals to flower in fall is hit and miss as nutrient availability is dwindling and hours of daylight are decreasing.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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The central bank is expected to start decreasing rates at its meeting next week after being on pause since December.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Wizening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizening. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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