as in to erode
to consume or wear away gradually
water slowly corrodes iron
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Recent Examples of corrode
But if a transmission main breaks or a treatment plant makes a mistake, that plaque could corrode or dislodge.
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Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 June 2026
Neither captures the gut punch of betrayal when something precious is corroded beyond recognition.
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Eric Ries,
Time,
28 May 2026
Silicon Valley needs to take meaningful action against the antisemitism coursing through their feeds and corroding our culture.
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Jonathan Greenblatt,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Lead pipes can corrode and contaminate drinking water, officials have said.
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Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 June 2026
Neither captures the gut punch of betrayal when something precious is corroded beyond recognition.
—
Eric Ries,
Time,
28 May 2026
Silicon Valley needs to take meaningful action against the antisemitism coursing through their feeds and corroding our culture.
—
Jonathan Greenblatt,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Lead pipes can corrode and contaminate drinking water, officials have said.
—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for corrode
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrode
erode
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That pressure erodes well-being, undermines family life, and disproportionately impacts working parents and caregivers.
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Starmer is leaving after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.
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“Corrode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrode. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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