单词	shrivels
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 shrivels verb present tense third-person singular of shrivel as in evaporates to become small and wrinkly usually as a result of dehydration Without irrigation, these plants would shrivel (up) and die. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance evaporates dries drains scorches collapses wilts withers fades shrinks mummifies dries up dehumidifies flattens bakes dehydrates diminishes parches dwindles compresses decreases desiccates constricts wanes sears withdraws wizens recedes deflates lessens air-dries retreats abates condenses declines contracts Antonyms & Near Antonyms grows revives thrives freshens increases flourishes prospers accumulates blooms inflates expands swells puffs (up) balloons snowballs See More
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