as in erosion
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction
the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth
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Recent Examples of corrosion
Moisture can cause corrosion over time, and cutting wet grass can put a strain on your lawn mower’s engine and blades.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Genre-bending authors are often well-suited to making sense of the daily horrors and subtle corrosions.
—Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Run your garbage disposal two to three times a week to prevent rust, corrosion, and motor issues.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Along the coast, exposure to saltwater accelerated corrosion and fuel escaped from the rusty gas tanks and leaky pipes into the groundwater.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Genre-bending authors are often well-suited to making sense of the daily horrors and subtle corrosions.
—Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Run your garbage disposal two to three times a week to prevent rust, corrosion, and motor issues.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Along the coast, exposure to saltwater accelerated corrosion and fuel escaped from the rusty gas tanks and leaky pipes into the groundwater.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosion
erosion
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Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat who was imprisoned from 2018 to 2021, said Tuesday the agreement will lead to unfair competition and the erosion of Canada’s industrial base.—
Laura Dhillon Kane,
Bloomberg,
21 Apr. 2026
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But some observers foresee the nickel’s ultimate demise, given the steady march of inflation and the gradual erosion of purchasing power in a five-cent coin.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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