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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
Andrew Wilks, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
As Bergen-Belsen’s population skyrocketed from roughly 7,300 in July 1944 to 41,000 in March 1945, living conditions rapidly deteriorated.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
During the administrative hearing this week, economist David Appel called the California market unsustainable and said it’s deteriorated dramatically.
—Dawn Giel,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Once strong regional partners, ties between Israel and Turkey have long been frosty and deteriorated further over the war in Gaza.
—Time, 9 Apr. 2025
The prevailing one is that the inflation shock will be just too enormous for the Fed to look past it by the summer, especially if the economy has not yet deteriorated in a meaningful way.
—Colby Smith, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Investor sentiment has deteriorated sharply, with concern growing around inflationary pressures and the potential for a stagflationary environment reminiscent of the 1970s.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Wood shelves in dry food storage area were deteriorated.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Barnett eventually was diagnosed with PTSD and his mental condition deteriorated, his family said.
—CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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Once strong regional partners, ties between Israel and Turkey have long been frosty and deteriorated further over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
—Andrew Wilks, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
As Bergen-Belsen’s population skyrocketed from roughly 7,300 in July 1944 to 41,000 in March 1945, living conditions rapidly deteriorated.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
During the administrative hearing this week, economist David Appel called the California market unsustainable and said it’s deteriorated dramatically.
—Dawn Giel,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Once strong regional partners, ties between Israel and Turkey have long been frosty and deteriorated further over the war in Gaza.
—Time, 9 Apr. 2025
The prevailing one is that the inflation shock will be just too enormous for the Fed to look past it by the summer, especially if the economy has not yet deteriorated in a meaningful way.
—Colby Smith, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Investor sentiment has deteriorated sharply, with concern growing around inflationary pressures and the potential for a stagflationary environment reminiscent of the 1970s.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Wood shelves in dry food storage area were deteriorated.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Barnett eventually was diagnosed with PTSD and his mental condition deteriorated, his family said.
—CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorated
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However, wider market fundamentals have not materially altered and have somewhat worsened.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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The situation has clearly worsened in the past five years.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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If global warming is uncontrolled, 90% of all coral reefs in the world will be functionally degraded by 2050.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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One manager, in particular, repeatedly degraded the workers, calling them racial slurs and making comments about their work ethic, the lawsuit said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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The rest of the batting order crumbled as sure as night follows day.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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As their world crumbled around them, many found hope in a dance ritual that adherents believed would ultimately spark an upheaval in which their enemies would be ousted and their once-free existence restored.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
29 Dec. 2024
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Monday Night Raw's main event steel cage match between Rollins and CM Punk descended into chaos with the unexpected return of Roman Reigns.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Syria has seen the worst outbreak of violence since the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad late last year, after armed men descended on Alawite heartlands on Thursday in what Syrian authorities said was an attempt to put down an insurgency by rebels still loyal to the former government.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Griff's was a cozy space inside with a small, rickety wooden patio in the front and a larger one in the back.—
Brianna Griff,
Chron,
13 Jan. 2023
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Instead of rickety outdoor patios with plastic partitions, diners mostly ate in dining rooms.—
Nick Kindelsperger,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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But Pavement remade it in their own gloriously ramshackle way, goosing it with new melodies and rowdy band interaction.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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Later that day, they were moved to a ramshackle hut of metal and wood.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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The average grade of ore has also diminished by around 40% since 1991, BHP says.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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The appetite of high street banks for lending has diminished, and investors are now much more focused on profitability and a clear understanding of runway rather than just fueling growth at any cost.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Deteriorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorated. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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