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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Some parents said their complaints were dismissed until their children’s conditions worsened significantly.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Some sources say that the need to refocus on defense investment in light of the rising tensions with Russia and worsening relations with the United States, a once-key ally, are forcing the UK government to slash budgets.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Several Maryland school systems announced early dismissals Friday as forecasters warned of worsening weather conditions later in the day.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
The attack reflects Nigeria’s worsening security crisis as extremist groups expand operations southward from northern strongholds, challenging government authority across the nation.
—Pelumi Salako, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Some sources say that the need to refocus on defense investment in light of the rising tensions with Russia and worsening relations with the United States, a once-key ally, are forcing the UK government to slash budgets.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Several Maryland school systems announced early dismissals Friday as forecasters warned of worsening weather conditions later in the day.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
The attack reflects Nigeria’s worsening security crisis as extremist groups expand operations southward from northern strongholds, challenging government authority across the nation.
—Pelumi Salako, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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