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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The uninterrupted sun dries out soil increasing drought risk, and light winds allow pollutants to build up, worsening air quality, particularly in urban areas.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Physicians are working harder for more pay with compensation driven by patient demand and a shortage of doctors while reimbursement rates are stagnant and expected to worsen, a new report shows.
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Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
However, over the weekend, Makan's care team noticed his illness had rapidly worsened.
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Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected to continue through the rest of the week, worsening near the week’s end, meaning there’s no end in sight for the beleaguered region.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Physicians are working harder for more pay with compensation driven by patient demand and a shortage of doctors while reimbursement rates are stagnant and expected to worsen, a new report shows.
—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
However, over the weekend, Makan's care team noticed his illness had rapidly worsened.
—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected to continue through the rest of the week, worsening near the week’s end, meaning there’s no end in sight for the beleaguered region.
—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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