wither
verb (used without object)
to shrivel; fade; decay.
are withering
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present progressiveof wither.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Disney insiders have questioned for years whether it would make sense to get rid of television networks that are withering because of cord-cutting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
International collaborations, which had helped sustain science in Nicaragua, are withering.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 26, 2022
Meat processors have cut production, grapes are withering on vines and a dearth of international visitors has some tourism operators worried they will have to close shop by the time borders reopen later this year.
From Reuters ● Mar. 10, 2022
Tell your husband you are withering from a lack of affection.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2013
The suppressed atmosphere, the chronic state of alarm and misgiving, in which the victims of this species of tyranny live are withering and exhausting to the stoutest hearts.
From Bits about Home Matters by Jackson, Helen Hunt
