corraded

verb

past tense of corrade
as in eroded
to damage or diminish by continued friction the desert's windblown sands had corraded much of the ancient stone's inscription

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  1. eroded
  2. wore
  3. frayed
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  • The trend is part of the broader nationalization of American politics, which has steadily eroded the independence candidates once enjoyed from their political parties.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • According to them, Trump’s policies on tariffs, aid, and allies have eroded the United States’ standing, opening the door for people across the world to switch their allegiance to China.
    — Adam Y. Liu, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of eroded
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  • Buying a pair of sneakers cosigned by your favorite celebrity or athlete—say, Zendaya’s collaboration with On, which Shelton recently wore, or Alcaraz’s Nike kit designed in partnership with Travis Scott—is a way in.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Before the afternoon premiere began, paparazzi could be heard screaming for Anderson — who wore a stunning orange dress with a dramatic train — from inside the Sala Giardino theater.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of wore
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  • The relationship between the fans and the club’s hierarchy, including ownership at The Friedkin Group, has also been frayed due to the way the window ended.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But ties between the US and Zambia frayed this year following reports the State Department was tying health funding to preferential mineral access for US firms, a plan that Zambia rejected.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of frayed
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