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 feeling of dread only worsened as teammates carried her first to the sideline, where coaches and trainers eventually carried her to the locker room.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
This deficit, worsened by higher interest costs, could risk crowding out other forms of essential spending as the federal government becomes increasingly consumed by its own debt burden.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
International airlines are suspending flights to Cuba as the nation continues to face a worsening fuel shortage.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Asthma worsens with polluted air.
—Yoca Arditi-Rocha, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
This deficit, worsened by higher interest costs, could risk crowding out other forms of essential spending as the federal government becomes increasingly consumed by its own debt burden.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
International airlines are suspending flights to Cuba as the nation continues to face a worsening fuel shortage.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Asthma worsens with polluted air.
—Yoca Arditi-Rocha, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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