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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
If the numbers ever appear suspiciously positive and are later proven false, confidence in the BLS will quickly erode.
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Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Competition from rivals like Lowe's and online retailers such as Amazon is intensifying, potentially eroding market share in more commoditized product categories.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Critics say the lack of clarity is eroding public trust at a crucial moment, when city officials are ramping up a new program to place more than 300 people known to be living outdoors across Marion County into rental housing.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
With digital applications becoming more prevalent than ever, some think the value of coding skills may be eroding.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Competition from rivals like Lowe's and online retailers such as Amazon is intensifying, potentially eroding market share in more commoditized product categories.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Critics say the lack of clarity is eroding public trust at a crucial moment, when city officials are ramping up a new program to place more than 300 people known to be living outdoors across Marion County into rental housing.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
With digital applications becoming more prevalent than ever, some think the value of coding skills may be eroding.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erode
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Here is a closer look at what the Jayhawks will be wearing in that game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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Mom, 40, with blonde hair wearing white shirt speaking to camera for TikTok video.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Protective sand dunes could be inundated and destroyed, which could lead to severe flooding inland, National Park Service officials at Cape Hatteras National Seashore warned Monday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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Large dangerous waves will likely inundate and destroy protective dune structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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Mental health struggles are on the rise, polarization is deepening and social safety nets are fraying.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time when planetary boundaries are being crossed and social cohesion is fraying, the credibility of incrementalism is fading fast.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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There were high-profile examples over the years, including in Washington, D.C., that highlighted the damage that can be done to children and communities when lead service lines are allowed to corrode and poison people’s drinking water.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
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Lead pipes might corrode over time, increasing the release of lead into drinking water.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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The Work Ethic Camp was opened in 2001 and initially designed to reduce prison overcrowding, according to a Nebraska legislative report, providing the incarcerated with life skills training, substance abuse treatment and work experience.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The bacterium, residing harmlessly in the guts of laboratory and fetal mice, reduced accumulation of mercury, the researchers said.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Just be sure not to rub it in too much—doing so can dull the scent’s staying power.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
15 Aug. 2025
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To apply, the brand recommends rubbing a small amount in an upward motion on the neck to best combat sagging.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The move to erase the sometimes ugly truth about this country’s history?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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This practice of reframing doesn’t erase the problem, sure.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Erode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erode. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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