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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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Recent Examples of worsen
The outlook for the reservoirs is worsening because of terrible flow levels in the Colorado River.
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Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
However, large randomized trials have shown that some antioxidant supplements increased cancer risk in certain groups – in smokers, for example, beta-carotene may act as a pro-oxidant, worsening rather than preventing cancer.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Another report suggested sentiment among U.S. consumers is worsening because of worries about inflation, when economists expected to see a slight improvement.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Some residents and businesses say that has worsened traffic and access problems.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
However, large randomized trials have shown that some antioxidant supplements increased cancer risk in certain groups – in smokers, for example, beta-carotene may act as a pro-oxidant, worsening rather than preventing cancer.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Another report suggested sentiment among U.S. consumers is worsening because of worries about inflation, when economists expected to see a slight improvement.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Some residents and businesses say that has worsened traffic and access problems.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsen
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But after the Sriracha-maker callously withheld payments from Underwood, the relationship deteriorated and litigation followed.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But this week, the situation in Donetsk has rapidly deteriorated, with Russian forces making important advances to the north east of Dobropilia, altering control of the area Witkoff has been discussing with the Kremlin.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Following a two-day trial in Leavenworth County District Court, the jury found Liberti N. Figueroa guilty on Tuesday of two counts of aggravated endangering a child.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ball faces charges of indecent assault, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, indecent exposure and unlawful contact with a minor, police said.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ignoring that second part, Irakli contacts Lisa’s editor and discovers that her as-yet-unfinished assignment is a photo essay on the crumbling football pitches of rural Georgia.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
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Also getting a major glow-up in the remaining four episodes is a large, crumbling Victorian in the northern part of Detroit's Corktown neighborhood.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Laureano has deepened his hitting groove so far with his team.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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In short, a healthy conflict serves as a reminder that the relationship can survive tough moments and even deepen because of them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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First responders descended on the scene as a plume of smoke shrouded the five-story furnace building on Bells Lane.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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On a sunny day last February, Mesfin and a team of photographers and surfers of color descended on Huntington Pier in Southern California.—
Kade Krichko,
Outside,
19 Aug. 2025
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West won't feel the fall preview Folks in the West would welcome some of the chill that will overtake the Midwest and Northeast: Dangerous heat is expected to intensify and expand in coverage over much of the western U.S. into the weekend, the National Weather Service said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Scientists, as a group, lean more Democratic and less Republican than the rest of the public, a trend that seems to have intensified in recent decades.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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An analyst who declined to be named agreed the EX30 was pivotal for Volvo to reach its 2025 target of 800,000 to 850,000 sales.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Jenkins would play through the 2019 NFL season with the Eagles, but the team declined his final season's option, leaving the veteran safety to become a free agent.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Results during the Premier League Summer Series in the U.S., where Everton lost 3-0 against Bournemouth and 2-1 to West Ham, before a 2-2 draw with Manchester United in their final game, exacerbated those concerns.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Navigating the health care system can be stressful, and in turn, can exacerbate symptoms.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsen. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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