WIZEN Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

wizen

verb

Definition of wizen

as in to shrivel

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Recent Examples of wizen The Keogh siblings, wizened by a lifetime of co-existing, are onto something. — Jerry Carino, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2020 But these days, Pop’s torso, wizened from that early stagecraft and seven decades on earth, is more likely to be found under the Miami or Cayman Islands sun. — Michael B. Dougherty, Esquire, 18 Jan. 2018 The scene, overflowing with food, glistening lighting and love passed among wizards wizened and budding, tells us that Hogwarts is the greatest place on earth. — Peter Dobrin, Philly.com, 29 July 2017

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The Phillies sluggers continued to shrivel in the September spotlight.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
As sprouting progresses, the sweet potato may become softer, shriveled, or less flavorful.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of shrivel

Verb

Those production lines were shut down after the Soviet breakup in 1991, and the industry has since mostly withered.

— Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The throuple moved into faculty housing, where Lakofski withered, depressed by life in a conventional apartment.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of wither

Verb

Cutting boards and drying racks vary by brand, so check what comes in the box and what fits later.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Product marketing plays up the same idea, pitching double-bowl designs such as the 33-inch Ruvati workstation for multitaskers who want one spot for washing veggies and drying dishes.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of dry

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Against a backdrop of wilting flowers that left a subtle funk in the air, designer Glenn Martens once again put forth ideas that challenged conventions of beautiful clothing.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
In only the second week of this season, the mighty Ohio State Buckeyes wilted in brutal heat in the fourth quarter at Texas, blowing a 20-point lead and losing by a single point.

— Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

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