wither

Young Joshua trees can be nibbled to death by hungry rabbits and rodents, or wither in drought, disease or fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026

We do need to eliminate poverty for older Americans, but the answer lies in strengthening SSI, which has been allowed to wither on the vine.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026

But it would have been wrong to think support for independence would wither away.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026

Connections between regions wither and the brain increasingly relies on individual regions and a small number of highly-used interregional pathways.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025

“I’m breaking up with you,” she said to Claire, then watched as Claire seemed to wither right in front of her eyes.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

The horses are characterised by their "large size, long legs, well-developed musculature, slender and elegant head -- set on a long, straight neck -- expressive eyes, high withers and sturdy hooves," he added.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

As Andy blooms, Nate withers and their other friends are no better.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2025

As fine arts funding withers across sectors and Hollywood budgets shrink while studios retreat from local productions, workers are still recovering from lengthy strikes and the incipient threat of artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2025

Their results show that the grass withers due to a lack of water inside the fairy circle.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 19, 2024

Then I got me a second rope and tied it tight around his middle, just back of his withers.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson

Yet the league's highest-earning clubs have hardly withered in the face of the challenge from outside the six, and Spurs' pursuit of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is a reminder of that.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

They are negotiated with broadcast partners and were primarily designed to prop up the value of contracts with cable and satellite companies, many of which have since withered and died.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

Needless to say, as more channels encrypted their signals, BUD sales withered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026

In some sections of the northern route through the strait—the widest and most suitable for large carriers—the season length for ships like the Nunalik has withered to 10-15 weeks, from 20-25 weeks two decades ago.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025

That’s who the minders are like—the adults of Omelas, the ones who smile and go about their day and revel in the false illusion of freedom while their souls are withered, desolate things.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

“Sternly staring at inflation until it melts before our withering gaze is not an option,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

It has coincided with a withering heat wave in the eastern U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 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

"And the feeling that prospects for the future are shrinking like a withering skin."

From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026

We passed the afternoon in delicious solitude and hiked back down in the fading light, a withering crown of yellow blooms encircling my black hair.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed