1
as in deterioration
a change to a lower state or level
English teachers bemoaning the degradation of the language that e-mail and instant messaging have allegedly brought about
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as in corruption
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
the belief that moral degradation is an unmistakable sign of a nation in decline
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Recent Examples of degradation
Sunscreen helps protect the skin from UV radiation—the primary external cause of collagen breakdown, elastin degradation, and DNA damage, said Friedman.
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Cathy Cassata, Health, 22 July 2025
Eventually, this degradation can lead to internal temperatures so high that the lithium-ion cells reach a condition known as thermal runaway.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
That degradation could come as a result of deforestation and urbanization.
—Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 8 July 2025
Simultaneously, the island chain was designated a refuge for native bird populations in 1926, but suffered environmental degradation until the military's departure 20 years ago.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 7 July 2025
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Cathy Cassata, Health, 22 July 2025
Eventually, this degradation can lead to internal temperatures so high that the lithium-ion cells reach a condition known as thermal runaway.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
That degradation could come as a result of deforestation and urbanization.
—Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 8 July 2025
Simultaneously, the island chain was designated a refuge for native bird populations in 1926, but suffered environmental degradation until the military's departure 20 years ago.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degradation
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The art replaces a previous one that was located on Lake Street and removed in 2018 because of deterioration.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Perry confirmed the system’s deterioration at the council’s May 28 meeting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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Check if the customer database can be fully restored within a 24-hour recovery time after simulated data corruption.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Fighting rampant government corruption was Zelensky’s main campaign pledge ahead of the 2019 election.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Charter Communications continues to lose video and broadband customers as legacy cable giants face increasing competition from YouTube and other streaming-era competitors and the decline of traditional TV to reach and retain video viewers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Where corporate criminal investigations resolve without filing any criminal charges (through a declination or deferred prosecution agreement), companies should expect victims to still voice their views loudly to the Justice Department and beyond.—
Lisa Zornberg,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The sun's changing declination is what determines whether the sun's rays strike us at a low angle or more directly.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Degradation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degradation. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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