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as in eating
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in fraying
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 eroding
That contrast only sharpens China’s advantage, where Beijing offers scale and direction, Europe risks eroding credibility.
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
But those alternatives are more costly, eroding profits.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Vaccination coverage is eroding across the United States at the same time measles cases are surging, according to new county-level data compiled from state health agencies.
—Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
For Allen, this legal tool disproportionately undermines Black communities, eroding generational wealth and disconnecting families from their neighborhoods.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
The creek has been flowing along the highway shoulder and eroding the road.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
His hesitation has been seen publicly as naïve and risky, eroding faith in the monarchy.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
There are measurable consequences of this moment that will reshape the health and stability of our state, while steadily eroding the foundations of our democracy.
—Trena Turner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
An additional 23 metros are currently perfectly market, according to the real estate brokerage—which still represents a positive shift for buyers after years of rising home prices and eroding purchasing power.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
But those alternatives are more costly, eroding profits.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Vaccination coverage is eroding across the United States at the same time measles cases are surging, according to new county-level data compiled from state health agencies.
—Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
For Allen, this legal tool disproportionately undermines Black communities, eroding generational wealth and disconnecting families from their neighborhoods.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
The creek has been flowing along the highway shoulder and eroding the road.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
His hesitation has been seen publicly as naïve and risky, eroding faith in the monarchy.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
There are measurable consequences of this moment that will reshape the health and stability of our state, while steadily eroding the foundations of our democracy.
—Trena Turner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
An additional 23 metros are currently perfectly market, according to the real estate brokerage—which still represents a positive shift for buyers after years of rising home prices and eroding purchasing power.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroding
Verb
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The Premier League is eating itself slightly as a breeding ground for English talent.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Cohen and other researchers have identified many subtle fixes that improve kids’ eating habits.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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But his immediate contrition was not enough to spare him a red card at the next break in play, or to disguise the fact that nerves are fraying everywhere — not least in the coach’s office.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ugg Duffield Throw Blanket II The blanket is made from a buttery-soft cotton blend and has a velvety finish with a trim border around the edges that improves durability and prevents fraying.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since then, the Internet has gone about its immemorial business of destroying all incumbent forms of media; not content with vampirizing print, the digital space began sucking the life from pay-TV a dozen years ago.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Critics say returning the company without meaningful payment undercuts accountability and the compensatory purpose of the judgments; others note trustees and Judge Lopez have to avoid value-destroying, prolonged processes.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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To reduce the risk of mosquito bites and West Nile virus, health officials recommend using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and long pants when outdoors, especially during peak mosquito activity at dawn and dusk.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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My social media pages feature all complexions, including fair, medium, deep, and dark, each wearing different blush tones.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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More videos show Dangy rubbing Rune’s belly and feeding him with a bottle.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Like rubbing salt into the wound, an activist investor is seeking to block outgoing Target chief executive officer Brian Cornell’s transition to executive chairman next February.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The findings have led to the development of potential medical treatments that scientists hope could cure autoimmune diseases, the committee said, as well as providing more effective cancer treatments and reducing complications after stem cell and organ transplants.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Research has shown the benefits of exercise in mitigating the effects of aging by increasing blood flow to the brain and reducing the risk of chronic conditions, such as heart disease.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Eroding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroding. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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