mummifying

present participle of mummify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mummifying
Verb
  • Ensure the stain is fully gone before drying—once heat sets it in, removal becomes significantly harder.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Keep a handful near your washing machine or drying rack for blouses, dresses, workout wear, or delicate pieces that should skip the dryer.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Store limes in your fridge’s crisper drawer, which has a lower humidity level that keeps the skins from shriveling.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The Great Salt Lake has been shriveling up for decades.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Mummifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummifying. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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