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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
The Broncos, to put it kindly, have wilted in these spots since Super Bowl 50.
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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
When her brother died, Yamuna pleaded with the god of death not to take him away until the vermillion on his forehead had faded and the flower garlands had wilted, performing an elaborate ritual to extend her last moments with her sibling.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
Yet since the previous year, Sevilla has wilted as a force in La Liga, a more accurate barometer for a side’s performance level.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The Chargers defense that starred during the first two wins wilted against the Steelers, who racked up 234 yards in the second half with 100 of their 114 rushing yards coming after halftime.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
When her brother died, Yamuna pleaded with the god of death not to take him away until the vermillion on his forehead had faded and the flower garlands had wilted, performing an elaborate ritual to extend her last moments with her sibling.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
Yet since the previous year, Sevilla has wilted as a force in La Liga, a more accurate barometer for a side’s performance level.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The Chargers defense that starred during the first two wins wilted against the Steelers, who racked up 234 yards in the second half with 100 of their 114 rushing yards coming after halftime.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
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Best, Easiest Couples Halloween Costumes By Jake Henry Smith Woman of the Year Gigi Hadid picked a pair of art-imitates-life earrings in the shape of a drooping leaf—covered in diamonds.Ana Colón, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
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Again, the sun sets, this time to sunflowers drooping in the scorching heat—despite an elevation of nearly 6,500 feet.Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2024
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Premium keyboards should have great keys so the Q5 HE has OSA-profile keys made from PBT material which provides superb oil resistance and a more luxurious feel and wear-resistant legends that won’t fade.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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After all, rival technologies don't fade away immediately.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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So give it time to fully dry after spot-cleaning stains or spills.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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The fibers need to dry slowly at low temperatures to avoid shrinking.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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From wooden garden pergolas, paper marigolds hung above the performers’ feather headdresses.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Mustangs hung tough on the conversion as Madeline Hales intercepted a pass and raced the length of the field — 80 yards — for 2 points.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Such a test would be a sign of China’s weakening influence over Pyongyang and could spur Seoul to try to acquire nuclear weapons of its own—a position that both South Korea and the United States officially oppose but is gaining traction in Western policy circles.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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With its climate leadership perceived to be weakening, New Zealand may get a cooler reception at COP than in previous years, especially from Pacific Island nations, Cooper said.Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Full of Promise This year’s Money 2020 showcased an industry that had not withered.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The contest has narrowed as Baldwin’s spending edge against Hovde has withered, the advertising wars have intensified, and GOP ads against Baldwin appear to have driven up her negatives.Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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After that, throughout the first season, whenever the story started sagging, Sheridan would drop a few more bodies.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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There are calls for change as attendance for home games starts to sag.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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What went into both of those, and what did Christopher Guest bring to it in his role as director?Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Make our traditional Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing, or go a bit more outside the box with our tasty Bourbon-Pecan Stuffing.Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Wilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilt. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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