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
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
But the challenges are equally steep, ranging from deteriorated infrastructure to legal uncertainty and lingering concerns over contract stability after past nationalizations.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
The trunk contained approximately 10 reels of deteriorated film — many rusted, warped, fragmented or fused together.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
The rehab project at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was sorely needed to repair deteriorated stone, metal and glass that adorns the limestone exterior.
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Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Crews will also remove the deteriorated deck concrete and install new slabs and joints.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
The Housatonic Railroad Company will receive $2,636,382 for replacing two grade crossing surfaces in New Milford, replacing deteriorated ties along its corridor.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
The cheaper real estate solution would typically be to tear down a deteriorated structure, Matthews told The News.
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Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
Inside was a woman’s deteriorated body, wrapped in duct tape and plastic sheets.
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Jesse Bedayn,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
By 2024, his health had deteriorated to the point of requiring continuous oxygen, leading to his evaluation for a groundbreaking dual-organ transplant under the HOPE Act.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Even though the mice on the sugar-free diet did not gain any extra weight compared to the control group, their internal health indicators deteriorated.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The study finds that auto-renewal generated higher revenue in the medium term, but the advantage weakened as the subscriber count and engagement picture deteriorated.
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Hec Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
As her condition deteriorated, an ambulance was eventually summoned, and Stacey was rushed to the hospital.
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The area where a coach’s fingerprints are most evident is on special teams, and Vegas’ power play slowly deteriorated down the stretch.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Television writing is one of the white-collar jobs for which the expectation of professional stability has deteriorated in recent years.
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Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The bureau said in May that her condition had deteriorated and medical devices and medications were supporting her lung and kidney functions, AFP reported.
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CBS News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
Crews will spend several days rebuilding and paving each section before moving on to the next, according to a press release, and the project will remove deteriorated pavement before the application of new asphalt.
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Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
But the challenges are equally steep, ranging from deteriorated infrastructure to legal uncertainty and lingering concerns over contract stability after past nationalizations.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
The trunk contained approximately 10 reels of deteriorated film — many rusted, warped, fragmented or fused together.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
The rehab project at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was sorely needed to repair deteriorated stone, metal and glass that adorns the limestone exterior.
—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Crews will also remove the deteriorated deck concrete and install new slabs and joints.
—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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 cheaper real estate solution would typically be to tear down a deteriorated structure, Matthews told The News.
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Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
Inside was a woman’s deteriorated body, wrapped in duct tape and plastic sheets.
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Jesse Bedayn,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Downfall and Freefall documentaries argue that Boeing’s company culture deteriorated as company execs prioritized profits and a rising share price over safety.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
By 2024, his health had deteriorated to the point of requiring continuous oxygen, leading to his evaluation for a groundbreaking dual-organ transplant under the HOPE Act.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Even though the mice on the sugar-free diet did not gain any extra weight compared to the control group, their internal health indicators deteriorated.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The study finds that auto-renewal generated higher revenue in the medium term, but the advantage weakened as the subscriber count and engagement picture deteriorated.
—
Hec Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
As her condition deteriorated, an ambulance was eventually summoned, and Stacey was rushed to the hospital.
—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The area where a coach’s fingerprints are most evident is on special teams, and Vegas’ power play slowly deteriorated down the stretch.
—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Television writing is one of the white-collar jobs for which the expectation of professional stability has deteriorated in recent years.
—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The bureau said in May that her condition had deteriorated and medical devices and medications were supporting her lung and kidney functions, AFP reported.
—
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorated
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons closed the site in 2024 due to deteriorating conditions and understaffing.
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Rising global energy prices have worsened the situation.
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Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insecurity has worsened as the militants have started operating in the southern region.
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Since the fires first erupted, officials have urged people with respiratory or other health concerns to remain indoors as smoke has degraded air quality across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
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China uses nearly half of the world’s construction sand and gravel, a habit that has severely degraded fragile river ecosystems.
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The district also could be in for other major changes in the coming years, including the opening of a few new schools to replace multiple decaying, underenrolled schools.
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The Continental Army went into the battle with a two-to-one advantage in numbers, but when most of the American militia crumbled in the face of a British bayonet charge, Pumphrey's unit was outnumbered, Wise says.
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The fronts of two rowhomes crumbled to the ground Monday night as severe weather hit the Delaware Valley.
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At the same time, his ability in recent months to command functioning majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives has weakened considerably.
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The study finds that auto-renewal generated higher revenue in the medium term, but the advantage weakened as the subscriber count and engagement picture deteriorated.
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For years, many of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority have embarked on rickety wooden boats to try to reach neighbouring countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, in a bid to flee persecution in Myanmar or overcrowded refugee camps in Bangladesh.
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Your sunnies should be comfortable and durable, not rickety!
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The Dadar Parsi Colony Gymkhana declined to comment because the matter is before the courts.
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Starmer's popularity has also declined amid a persistently high cost of living, sluggish economic growth and criticism over his acceptance of gifts from wealthy donors.
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“Deteriorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorated. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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