单词	shriveling
释义	shrivel verb shriv·​el ˈshri-vəl   especially Southern  ˈsri- shriveled or shrivelled; shriveling or shrivelling ˈshri-vəl-iŋ  ˈsri-; ˈshriv-liŋ, ˈsriv- intransitive verb 1 : to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture 2 a : to become reduced to inanition, helplessness, or inefficiency b : dwindle transitive verb : to cause to shrivel Example Sentences plants shriveling in the heat Recent Examples on the Web Some folks seem to assume that fruits and vegetables left outside will shrivel, turn black, and disintegrate in a matter of hours, like a time-lapse video from middle school biology. Mark Remy, Outside Online, 28 Dec. 2018 Scientists realized the Atchafalaya could soon steal the Mississippi’s might; the final 500 kilometers of the river would shrivel into a brackish creek—a big problem, given that New Orleans relies on the river for drinking water. Boyce Upholt, Wired, 23 July 2022 When temperatures began to soar in Uttar Pradesh state several weeks ago, Shukla’s wheat crops began to shrivel and his cows provided less milk. Washington Post, 9 May 2022 Allow the ends of the affected plumeria, also known as frangipani shrubs, to shrivel a little and die back to healthy plant portions. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022 Critics have perennially predicted that the popularity of Apple’s signature smartphone will wear off, and the company will shrivel. Larry Light, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2022 Runners took up the theme in their unique way, vowing not to shrivel and shrink from the Boston Marathon but to return and reclaim it in 2014. Amby Burfoot, Outside Online, 7 Oct. 2021 Sacrifice bunts would shrivel up and automatic intentional walks to face the pitcher would vanish, too. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 31 Oct. 2021 Sacrifice bunts would shrivel up and automatic intentional walks to face the pitcher would vanish, too. Ben Walker, ajc, 31 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology origin unknown First Known Use 1565, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Kids Definition shrivel verb shriv·​el ˈshri-vəl  shriveled or shrivelled; shriveling or shrivelling : to shrink and become dry and wrinkled shriveling 1 of 2 noun variants or shrivelling as in fading Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fading wilting withering waning declining decaying dying deterioration decay ebbing degeneration decline expiring demise decadence death perishing decease expiration exit declension descent reversion regression end expiry retrogression Antonyms & Near Antonyms maturing ripening growth maturation development flowering softening flourishing blossoming mellowing See More shriveling 2 of 2 verb variants or shrivelling present participle of shrivel as in evaporating to become small and wrinkly usually as a result of dehydration Without irrigation, these plants would shrivel (up) and die. Synonyms & Similar Words evaporating draining drying collapsing withering scorching wilting fading shrinking baking mummifying dehumidifying decreasing desiccating diminishing drying up parching dwindling compressing dehydrating wizening flattening waning searing constricting withdrawing receding retreating lessening air-drying deflating contracting declining condensing abating Antonyms & Near Antonyms growing increasing blooming reviving thriving flourishing prospering accumulating swelling freshening expanding inflating puffing (up) ballooning snowballing See More
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