worsened; worsening
ˈwərs-niŋ,
ˈwər-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make worse
: to become worse
the weather began to worsen
Examples of worsen in a Sentence
Spending more money is only going to worsen the problem.
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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But legislative budget experts warned last year of a potential AI bubble that could worsen the state's finances.
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CBS News, 14 May 2026
Lightweight is best, as heavy oils and occlusives can trap heat and worsen inflammation.
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Even though many senators are already independently wealthy, the legislation's success represented a rare point of bipartisan progress amid ever-worsening Washington gridlock.
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Burnout is also worsening among leaders.
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CBS News, 14 May 2026
Lightweight is best, as heavy oils and occlusives can trap heat and worsen inflammation.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
Even though many senators are already independently wealthy, the legislation's success represented a rare point of bipartisan progress amid ever-worsening Washington gridlock.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Burnout is also worsening among leaders.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 May 2026
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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