as in erosion
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction
the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth
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Recent Examples of corrosion
Excess moisture left in the vents can lead to damage to the electronics, rust ,and corrosion.
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
There were issues with intake manifold leaks, exhaust manifold cracking, coolant leaks, engine misfires due to corrosion, and water in the spark plug holes.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
This sleek material offers a modern look and is resistant to corrosion but prone to showing off fingerprints and oil.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The moisture can lead to corrosion and can also cause the brake fluid to boil and reduce the cars’ ability to stop properly.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
There were issues with intake manifold leaks, exhaust manifold cracking, coolant leaks, engine misfires due to corrosion, and water in the spark plug holes.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
This sleek material offers a modern look and is resistant to corrosion but prone to showing off fingerprints and oil.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The moisture can lead to corrosion and can also cause the brake fluid to boil and reduce the cars’ ability to stop properly.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosion
erosion
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This is why trust erosion feels sudden to leaders and slow to teams.—
Alain Hunkins,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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These could help shed light on what kind of erosion Mars experienced from water, Argadestya noted.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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