mummifying

Definition of mummifyingnext
present participle of mummify
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  • This interactive project looks at the impact of warmer, shorter winters on regions all over the country, from less ice fishing in Minnesota and fewer ski days in Colorado to drying reservoirs in the Southwest and more ticks and mosquitoes in the Northeast.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Finding the right waterproof sandal is key, where quick-drying materials, durability, and customized comfort reign supreme.
    Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.

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