SAPLESS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

sapless

adjective

Definition of sapless

as in juiceless

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Adjective

Once brimming with life, the Dodgers’ historic quest has curled up into a withered heap.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Firefighters struggled to contain the initial outbreak, and strong winds, allied to the withered land, saw the flames quickly spread.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of withered

Adjective

As this unfolds, La’An attempts to work the ship’s computer but only finds more footage of Harper, who then shows up in person in desiccated, spectral form before disappearing.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Deep in desiccated Southern groves, the powerhouse of American citrus is suffering a brutal, unrelenting decline.

— Cate Martel, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026

Definition of desiccated

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