withered
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Needless to say, as more channels encrypted their signals, BUD sales withered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Venezuelan infrastructure and technical expertise have also withered since the mid-2000s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
“The Mamdani momentum withered in the deserts of southern Arizona on Tuesday night,” Jack Healy, the Times’ national correspondent, wrote.
From Salon • Jul. 16, 2025
Signs of the disease can be seen through withered and blighted leaves.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025
The small, withered heart of Marie Antoinette’s ten-year-old son is kept in a crystal urn in a French church.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
Vocabulary lists containing withered
100 SAT words Beginning with W,X,Y, and Z
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Out of the Dust
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury (1950)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
