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as in decomposition
the process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances
the ancient Egyptians used special preservatives to spare their dead from complete corruption
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as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
the corruption of the upper classes eventually led to the fall of the Roman empire
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as in immorality
immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society
Socrates was put to death because the ancient Athenians believed he was spreading corruption to their youth
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Recent Examples of corruption
The global construction industry faces challenges like inefficiencies, delays, and corruption, and AI is being...
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Francesco Decarolis, Harvard Business Review, 16 Apr. 2025
Trump has blown up those norms across the executive branch during his second term, however, leading to widespread concerns about favor-trading and corruption.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
In Egypt, President Abdal Fattah el-Sisi has made freedom of speech and assembly felonious and corruption the coin of the realm.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
Shanahan said the investigation into Maani began in 2017 and was part of a broader probe of bribery and corruption in the south suburbs.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Francesco Decarolis, Harvard Business Review, 16 Apr. 2025
Trump has blown up those norms across the executive branch during his second term, however, leading to widespread concerns about favor-trading and corruption.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
In Egypt, President Abdal Fattah el-Sisi has made freedom of speech and assembly felonious and corruption the coin of the realm.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
Shanahan said the investigation into Maani began in 2017 and was part of a broader probe of bribery and corruption in the south suburbs.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corruption
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Beyond infrastructure strain, our information environment also shows signs of degradation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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All penguins face threats created by climate change, overfishing, pollution, and habitat degradation.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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During the mid-credits scene, there are several reflections on Sammie’s life as a young man, plus a tempting offer from the vampires to give the elderly bluesman immorality.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Bad things happen when good people tolerate the immorality and lawlessness of a state or federal government.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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One hundred and thirteen years later, much of the great vessel — and what’s left of its splendors — remains in the same spot it was found four decades ago in 1985, though decay and human interference have changed its form over time.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Water fluoridation has been proven to be so effective at preventing tooth decay that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) named it one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century, a time during which Americans' life expectancies rose by 30 years.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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This represents that a person belongs to Jesus Christ and that a person is grieving and morning for their sins.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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If a teacher required a student who believes that being gay is a sin to write an essay repudiating that belief, for example, that would be unconstitutional.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
15 Apr. 2025
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Lucas loved the idealistic adventure reels of the ’30s and ’40s where good and evil were divided by a fresh coat of paint.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately for Smoke, Stack, Slim and their friends, an epic first evening turns into a bloody nightmare when evil comes knocking.—
Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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But while profligacy was the bigger issue under their previous manager, chance creation has taken over that mantle under Amorim.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Many will point to Nazareth, who entered the fray at the hour mark along with Andreia Jacinto and Lucia Alves, as the key to Portugal reducing England to a cardboard box in the rain, as well as the visitors’ own profligacy.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Corruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corruption. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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