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as in to eat
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in to wear
to damage or diminish by continued friction
the winds and desert sands have eroded much of the original surface of these ancient monuments
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Recent Examples of erode
Fearful of how shuttering the government could empower Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency to further erode the federal workforce, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer struck a short-term funding deal with Republicans.
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Israel launched its ground offensive into Gaza City, further eroding prospects for a ceasefire in the enclave, which is already facing a humanitarian catastrophe.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
But a look behind the data suggests that belief may finally be eroding.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
The adjustment is designed to keep payments in line with inflation so that purchasing power is not eroded over time.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Israel launched its ground offensive into Gaza City, further eroding prospects for a ceasefire in the enclave, which is already facing a humanitarian catastrophe.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
But a look behind the data suggests that belief may finally be eroding.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
The adjustment is designed to keep payments in line with inflation so that purchasing power is not eroded over time.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erode
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Inside were bunk beds, a little table, and a small gear-sorting area, where two Russian men, one large and one small, were chatting and eating cheese.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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The alert covers products distributed nationally and highlights ongoing concerns over foodborne illnesses and the safety of ready-to-eat meals.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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So…are the long-wearing claims actually true?—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Body After detectives discovered Rivas’ body, a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner described her as a female with wavy black hair wearing a tube top and black leggings, size small, as well as yellow metal-stud earrings and a yellow metal-chain bracelet.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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In a poignant touch, the seating within is made of wood sourced from ancient cedar trees, which previously grew near a Japanese temple destroyed by the earthquake.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
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His death destroyed the agent’s two-year path to take down the Invernizzi family.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Downside Of course, too much Airport Dad Mode can fray nerves.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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The accords’ real aim was security, recognition, and further integration, and this is what is fraying.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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These manipulations corrode public trust and undermine our government.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The ones that corrode trust, grind productivity to a halt and send talented people looking for the exit.—
Stephan Lendi,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The researchers believe that the benefit likely comes from aspirin acting in several ways – by reducing inflammation and inhibiting platelet function and tumor growth.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Sep. 2025
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In 2016, court filings indicate Gamez Lira was charged with possession of marijuana but ultimately pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after the charges were reduced.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Take a wet cloth and rub around the bottom and sides of the mug until the stains are gone.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Gently rub it onto the stain with a soft cloth, always moving in the direction of the grain, before rinsing and drying thoroughly.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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Just weeks ago, gas was 10% cheaper than last year; that was erased.—
Matt Randolph,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kris Mitchell erased Chambers’ records two years later, and Eric Rivers did it again last season.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Erode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erode. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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