Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizening
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Allow for proper air circulation during the drying process, and consider opting for fast-drying items that retain less moisture.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Choosing the right drying method (line drying or machine drying) - Line drying or air drying is the best option for preserving the life of your sheets and reducing energy use, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Great Salt Lake has been shriveling up for decades.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Winter The goal in winter is to water cacti just enough to prevent them from shriveling and wrinkling.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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Businesses in border towns like Buffalo and Bellingham, Washington, are withering.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cuba’s tourism industry is withering amid severe blackouts, dwindling oil reserves and heightened tensions with the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Revisiting a hasty property tax reform House Bill 389 emerged in the waning days of the 2021 legislative session, already the longest in Idaho history.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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What to know about lunar phase As of March 6, the moon is over 90% full and in a waning gibbous phase after a full moon, as per the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Extortion is also a crime that worries authorities, although cases appear to be decreasing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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But an album rollout is costly and seeing an ever-decreasing return on investment.—
Michaelangelo Matos,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Edko Films, and starring Dayo Wong and Sammi Cheng, the film is set in 2012 at a fading hostess nightclub in Tsim Sha Tsui East.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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His return comes at an opportune time, with the Panthers clinging to fading hopes of reaching the Stanley Cup playoffs to try to win a third consecutive title and with injuries still hampering the team.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Wizening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizening. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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