- present participle of wither.
withering
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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
Waller framed the concern bluntly this month: “Sternly staring at inflation until it melts before our withering gaze is not an option.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 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
Tucker’s four-year contract, lucrative as it is, was not accompanied by a withering spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Natalie fixed such a withering gaze on the leader that he seemed to shrink an inch or two.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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