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How to pronounce wilting in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms wilt
Type of weakening
Derivation wilt

Examples of wilting

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There is nothing so obviously symbolic of death as the wilting away of a flower.
From the time.com
Its flavor is robust enough that it grills well, wilting and charring in places.
From the npr.org
Plants that are wilting will benefit from a good soak with a liquid plant tonic.
From the smh.com.au
It is early summer in a nameless Connecticut hamlet, and the Irises are wilting.
From the time.com
The peace lily, for example, is quite prone to wilting when the soil dries out.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Choose heads of full-colored, crisp leaves with no sign of browning or wilting.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Construction is wilting as homebuilders put projects on hold and lay off workers.
From the economist.com
Spare me your moral code, please, and imposing it on the backs of wilting people.
From the guardian.co.uk
A deft hand prepared the spinach, wilting it so that it maintained its character.
From the heraldtribune.com
More examples
  • Any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots
  • Lose strength; "My opponent was wilting"
  • Causing to become limp or drooping
  • Become limp; "The flowers wilted"
  • (wilted) limp: not firm; "wilted lettuce"
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