1
as in to droop
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the plants wilted after I forgot to water them for three whole days
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
she had wilted a bit after walking around the hot and humid city
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as in to dry
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
after six solid hours of painting, his energy was starting to wilt
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Recent Examples of wilt
Wash and dry greens, discarding any yellowed or wilted leaves; set aside.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Rather than being fired up to make amends after that squandered chance, Nunez wilted and felt sorry for himself.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
And despite the intensity of the crowd, the pressure of the moment that would cause even a good college team to wilt, both teams took and made their open shots, especially threes, with conviction all night.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
If any leaves look wilted or slimy, choose a different bag.
—Alyssa Sybertz, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Rather than being fired up to make amends after that squandered chance, Nunez wilted and felt sorry for himself.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
And despite the intensity of the crowd, the pressure of the moment that would cause even a good college team to wilt, both teams took and made their open shots, especially threes, with conviction all night.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
If any leaves look wilted or slimy, choose a different bag.
—Alyssa Sybertz, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilt
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Add drooping flowers Flowers are a delicate base to any wall.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Preventing Transplant Shock Even with the proper care and gentlest handling, plants may droop or wilt after transplanting, but following these tips can minimize the effects of transplant shock and help indoor and outdoor plants bounce back faster.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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Curiosity fades fast when people don’t feel safe to use it.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As the skin became more brittle, the hair fell out and the fatty layer beneath began to show more through the years, the white color faded, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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She can be seen cheering him on and drying his hair in the rain.—
David Muir,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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First, clean and dry the area, then cut the tape to cover the scar with a small margin around the perimeter.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Our plates were empty, but a golden goose hung over our heads.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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When the Wolves started the 2024 playoffs, dread hung over the fan base about the prospects of a series against the Phoenix Suns, who dominated them in the regular season.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Agreeing to a pick swap with the Lynx weakened the value of the pick that the Sky traded away.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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One by one, the sectors defect, and, eventually, the leader may weaken and their government may fall.—
Julia Angwin,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
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Orwell’s opinion of Wodehouse’s attackers was withering.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Factories closed, workers were laid off and heartland communities withered.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The sagging sales could be due to several factors, including the backlash, but also Tesla’s brand changes in the past few years.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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His sagging defense at the top of the key, while chasing to the rim for rebounds undermines switching and spacing.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2025
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If one or two bounces had gone the other way, Dartmouth would have advanced to the final four for the first time in school history.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This season’s problem have been down to injuries and fatigue, a result of going deep in three or four competitions for the last eight years and exacerbated by an ageing squad.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Wilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilt. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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