Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizening
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Dry Allow the garment to air-dry on the drying rack.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025 -
While carrier oils can be nourishing, tea tree oil itself is drying.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
27 Oct. 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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Other signs of mold or spoilage include shriveling, leaking juice, soft spots, or an off smell.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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But after withering on the Houston bench for two years in an overcrowded forward rotation, he’s primed for a leap in Year 3.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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This week’s chilly temperatures may have Hoosiers shivering but garden plants may be withering.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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They get infected by people who have waning immunity.—
Rosemary Westwood,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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That included two stellar stops in the waning seconds of the third with Carolina on the power play, rebuffing a slap shot and then blocking the rebound with his leg pad.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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After a round of layoffs in September, Benioff said AI is decreasing his need for customer support staff.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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When women undergo perimenopause or menopause, decreasing estrogen levels put them at greater risk of heart disease.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Wizening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizening. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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