shrivel up
Intermediate (B1)neutral
To become small, dry, and wrinkled, like a raisin or a dead leaf.
"The tomatoes in the garden shrivelled up after weeks without rain."
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you know, like shrivel up.
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CBS Weekend News Full Broadcast | May 9, 2026
CBS Evening News · 15:00
Most fella dry out, shrivel up, and basically disappear into the landscape.
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CBS Evening News · 1:07
Most Velella dry out, shrivel up, and basically disappear into the landscape.