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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Hurricane Milton also opened Milton Pass, slicing Stump Pass Beach State Park in half and destabilizing nearby barrier islands, which could lead to worsening beach erosion.
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Jack Prator, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
However, mental health experts now warn that for a small group of vulnerable people, long and emotionally charged conversations with AI may worsen delusions or psychotic symptoms.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The best foods to eat provide you with energy without worsening your symptoms.
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With more than 120,000 hospitalizations as of January 5, scientists expect this wave to worsen as the season peaks.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jack Prator, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
However, mental health experts now warn that for a small group of vulnerable people, long and emotionally charged conversations with AI may worsen delusions or psychotic symptoms.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The best foods to eat provide you with energy without worsening your symptoms.
—Mary Nolan-Pleckham, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
With more than 120,000 hospitalizations as of January 5, scientists expect this wave to worsen as the season peaks.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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