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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If financial conditions in these buildings continue to worsen, the city will struggle to plug the hole.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Now, Goicochea warned, the current garbage collection situation, combined with rising temperatures and impending rains, could worsen the situation.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
But environmental groups argue the move will lead to more air pollution and worsened public health.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Other major economies in Asia, like China, are also facing diminished prospects for private sector jobs due to an economic slump and worsening business sentiment.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 June 2026
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Now, Goicochea warned, the current garbage collection situation, combined with rising temperatures and impending rains, could worsen the situation.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
But environmental groups argue the move will lead to more air pollution and worsened public health.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Other major economies in Asia, like China, are also facing diminished prospects for private sector jobs due to an economic slump and worsening business sentiment.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for worsen
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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