worsened; worsening
ˈwərs-niŋ,
ˈwər-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make worse
: to become worse
the weather began to worsen
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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 state’s ballooning population and intensifying weather patterns promise to only worsen the strain.
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2024
Any other do-it-yourself remedies, like trying to suck the venom out of the wound, wrapping a tourniquet around the wound or applying ice to the wound may only worsen the symptoms.
—Annie Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2024
Varsity’s financial position has worsened over that time, reflected in credit ratings that slipped from B+ nine years ago on S&P’s rating scale to B- in the current transaction.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024
As a second July heat wave is expected to broil the state, officials warn that the dangerous and dire consequences of extreme heat events are expected to only worsen — in length and severity — in a warming climate.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2024
Any other do-it-yourself remedies, like trying to suck the venom out of the wound, wrapping a tourniquet around the wound or applying ice to the wound may only worsen the symptoms.
—Annie Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2024
Varsity’s financial position has worsened over that time, reflected in credit ratings that slipped from B+ nine years ago on S&P’s rating scale to B- in the current transaction.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024
As a second July heat wave is expected to broil the state, officials warn that the dangerous and dire consequences of extreme heat events are expected to only worsen — in length and severity — in a warming climate.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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