as in deteriorating
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as in worsened
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in degraded
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
childish name-calling that merely deteriorates what should be a serious discussion on an important issue
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Recent Examples of deteriorated
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The films arrived in deteriorated condition, with about 10 reels that had been shuttled from basements to barns to garages.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The cheaper real estate solution would typically be to tear down a deteriorated structure, Matthews told The News.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Inside was a woman’s deteriorated body, wrapped in duct tape and plastic sheets.
—Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
As security conditions improved and families began returning, the deteriorated sanitation system posed growing public health risks, particularly for children and women.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Work included fabrication and installation of custom steel brackets to reinforce structural connections, repairs to deteriorated components, and electrical and lighting improvements to enhance safety and usability.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
According to the officer, the decision to classify Sands’ death as such was the result of the deteriorated condition of his body.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Repairs could include the replacement of deteriorated siding, windows, porches and flooring.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Market deterioration Markets have deteriorated over the past few days.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
For years, lawyers have alleged that inmates receive expired, undercooked or contaminated food, including spoiled meat and deteriorated dairy products.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Lebanon's relationship with Iran, meanwhile, has deteriorated significantly in the last month because of tensions over Hezbollah.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
As the day of the eclipse dawned, the weather over Alor Setar deteriorated, forcing Gnanamoorthy to abandon his original plan in favor of a new destination on the eastern shoreline of the peninsula, close to the city of Kota Bharu, 310 miles (500 km) to the north.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Beyond environmental concerns, rights groups say conditions in mining zones have deteriorated sharply over the past decade.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
His parents, asylum-seekers from Colombia who asked to be identified only by their first names for fear of retaliation, said their son’s physical and emotional health deteriorated at Dilley.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Additionally, since mid-December, Chris’s health has deteriorated, prompting a letter from a doctor explaining why Chris should be released on bail, Tsunogae said.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The Housatonic Railroad Company will receive $2,636,382 for replacing two grade crossing surfaces in New Milford, replacing deteriorated ties along its corridor.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The films arrived in deteriorated condition, with about 10 reels that had been shuttled from basements to barns to garages.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The cheaper real estate solution would typically be to tear down a deteriorated structure, Matthews told The News.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Inside was a woman’s deteriorated body, wrapped in duct tape and plastic sheets.
—Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
As security conditions improved and families began returning, the deteriorated sanitation system posed growing public health risks, particularly for children and women.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Work included fabrication and installation of custom steel brackets to reinforce structural connections, repairs to deteriorated components, and electrical and lighting improvements to enhance safety and usability.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
According to the officer, the decision to classify Sands’ death as such was the result of the deteriorated condition of his body.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Repairs could include the replacement of deteriorated siding, windows, porches and flooring.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Conspicuous cracks had developed along the building’s outside walls as exterior stucco deteriorated.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Market deterioration Markets have deteriorated over the past few days.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
For years, lawyers have alleged that inmates receive expired, undercooked or contaminated food, including spoiled meat and deteriorated dairy products.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Lebanon's relationship with Iran, meanwhile, has deteriorated significantly in the last month because of tensions over Hezbollah.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
As the day of the eclipse dawned, the weather over Alor Setar deteriorated, forcing Gnanamoorthy to abandon his original plan in favor of a new destination on the eastern shoreline of the peninsula, close to the city of Kota Bharu, 310 miles (500 km) to the north.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Beyond environmental concerns, rights groups say conditions in mining zones have deteriorated sharply over the past decade.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
His parents, asylum-seekers from Colombia who asked to be identified only by their first names for fear of retaliation, said their son’s physical and emotional health deteriorated at Dilley.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Additionally, since mid-December, Chris’s health has deteriorated, prompting a letter from a doctor explaining why Chris should be released on bail, Tsunogae said.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorated
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The rebels' takeover of Goma last year has worsened conditions for journalists operating in eastern Congo, where threats and attacks were already widespread.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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As his condition worsened, Gael grew increasingly distressed and began hitting himself, according to the family’s lawyer, Elora Mukherjee.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Riboua was more skeptical, arguing that Hezbollah would likely survive the collapse of the government in Tehran but would be vastly degraded.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Years of use as a makeshift neighborhood have degraded the forest and contributed to pollution in Coyote Creek, which drains into San Francisco Bay, city leaders say.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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On March 9, Hims & Hers announced a new partnership with Novo Nordisk, after an earlier attempt at a pact crumbled last year.—
CHRISTOPHER ROWLAND THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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After Hurricane Milton, a 2024 Category 4 hurricane, the DEP issued an emergency order in Tampa Bay for immediate repairs to its seawalls that crumbled during the storm.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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The 14-month war that ended in November 2024, severely weakened the group, with many of its political and military commanders killed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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If Democrats attach every policy wish list to the affordability banner, the message will dissolve into the same blur of priorities that has weakened the party before.—
Richard Yanowitch,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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When Ken Fulk and Kurt Wootton purchased what would become Durham Ranch—named after one of their dogs—the California wine country property was in disrepair, with a derelict 1940s ranch house and a handful of rickety outbuildings.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
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And third, after years of gerrymandering and Republican consolidation of power, the Democratic turnout machine is exceedingly rickety.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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All of the candidates would be newcomers to the board, since incumbents Denise Fears and Blake Roberson declined to run.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Uber declined to comment on its latest entry into the autonomous vehicle market.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Goodwill is corrupted on arrival by the modern virtue of avarice.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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Helberg, cast as inventor Martin Phister, opens up about their characters who are trying to be virtuous and end up getting corrupted instead.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Back in the sixties, the ramshackle War on Poverty left a memory of futility.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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In a few short years, Prager had carved out an expansive life as a Caribbean kingpin, transforming the ramshackle smuggling operation into a sophisticated, multicrew organization that moved tens of thousands of pounds of pot.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Deteriorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorated. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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