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withering

[with-er-ing] / ˈwɪð ər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
shriveling
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
devastating
Synonyms


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Germany, along with much of Europe, has seen record-breaking temperatures this summer along with limited rainfall, sending river levels down and withering swathes of countryside.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Among her most beloved songs are the Bond theme Nobody Does It Better and Legend In Your Own Time, a withering portrait of an arrogant man.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Disney insiders have questioned for years whether it would make sense to get rid of television networks that are withering because of cord-cutting.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

Uzbekistan, playing in its first World Cup, was not intimidated by the big stage, weathering a withering Colombia attack in a 3-1 loss.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

She wasn’t just a motionless mound withering away under the blankets on her bed.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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