mummify

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Recent Examples of mummify Hackman, 95, and Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found partially mummified in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on Wednesday, February 26 by maintenance and security workers. David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025 Save for a bit of hair and bile, the former shelter dog’s stomach was largely empty at the time she was found, partially mummified. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025 The condition of the remains – decomposing and partially mummified – as well as new evidence from Hackman’s pacemaker, suggest the couple had been dead for several days, possibly weeks. Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025 Betsy Arakawa found partially mummified, Gene Hackman was in separate room Authorities found the actor in a mudroom near his cane, appearing to have fallen, while Arakawa was found in an open bathroom near a space heater, according to the warrant. Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mummify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mummify
Verb
  • When Kent Denver’s lead shriveled to 68-63 with 2:34 remaining, Schayes turned panic into purpose, calming the players and his assistants.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Their bodies shrivel, and some lose the capacity to feel hunger at all.
    Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The whisky presents rich sherry cask aromas on the nose, featuring stewed and dried fruits, chocolate, and toasted nuts.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • Continue the drying cycle, and check every 30 minutes or so until the duvet is dry.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • Young plants frequently wilt during the heat of the day due to their limited root systems.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
  • Foliage may wilt or turn yellow when plants receive too much or too little water.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • After having a portrait done by the talented painter Basil, Dorian longs for the picture to age and wither instead of him.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
  • Paramount has let its cable TV channels like MTV and VH1 wither with a lack of programming, though CBS remains relevant thanks to its sports and entertainment portfolio.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025

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“Mummify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummify. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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