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.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The trunk contained approximately 10 reels of deteriorated film — many rusted, warped, fragmented or fused together.
—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.
—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
Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Regarding their own industries, CEO assessments about current conditions and expectations in six months deteriorated since last quarter.
—Sarah Min,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Officials warned that conditions deteriorated within minutes, noting that fast-moving rain left no time for barricades to be placed before the vehicle arrived at the crossing.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Ebola spreads most efficiently where governance is weakest, healthcare systems are underfunded, and public trust has deteriorated.
—Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The squad had deteriorated after years of under-investment.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 25 May 2026
If anyone becomes too mentally deteriorated due to a loss of brain fluids, they are transferred to the manor, which serves as the Boroughs' hospital ward for dementia and other higher-risk patients.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Since his installation, the national security of Israeli citizens has steadily deteriorated.
—Avi Issacharoff, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
The facility had deteriorated insulation around the pipes.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 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.
—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.
—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.
—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
Verb
Analysts say the White House would favor a right-wing candidate, and that a victory for either Valencia or de la Espriella would probably mean a return to closer cooperation with Washington on security policy, after relations deteriorated under Petro.
—Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Regarding their own industries, CEO assessments about current conditions and expectations in six months deteriorated since last quarter.
—Sarah Min,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Officials warned that conditions deteriorated within minutes, noting that fast-moving rain left no time for barricades to be placed before the vehicle arrived at the crossing.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Ebola spreads most efficiently where governance is weakest, healthcare systems are underfunded, and public trust has deteriorated.
—Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The squad had deteriorated after years of under-investment.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 25 May 2026
If anyone becomes too mentally deteriorated due to a loss of brain fluids, they are transferred to the manor, which serves as the Boroughs' hospital ward for dementia and other higher-risk patients.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Since his installation, the national security of Israeli citizens has steadily deteriorated.
—Avi Issacharoff, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
The facility had deteriorated insulation around the pipes.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorated
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The Covid pandemic worsened its financial troubles.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Two worsened too quickly and the hospital lacked supply for the others, the researchers reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Immune cells here degraded old and damaged red blood cells, accumulating iron from the hemoglobin for a short period.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Some tapes had degraded in the meantime, and portions of the original data were lost.—
Federica Sgorbissa,
ArsTechnica,
24 May 2026
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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.—
Scott Travis,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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As Liam Tharme explains, the strategy employed by Slot at Anfield had faltered badly, if not crumbled completely.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Ivar flattened Psycho Clown in the corner before Psycho crumbled prematurely.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Remsing, meanwhile, said that commodity-sensitive currencies like the Norwegian krone, Australian dollar and Brazilian real have also trended strongly as the de-dollarization theme petered out and the euro was weakened by the war.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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That's because some jurisdictions weakened their public health authorities in response to criticism of lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, vaccine requirements and other COVID-era restrictions.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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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.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Your sunnies should be comfortable and durable, not rickety!—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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Enrollment declined the past two years at DU after years of growth, Rinehart said.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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When asked about her challenging Qualls in a primary, her campaign declined to comment Saturday.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Systems must remain safe not only when components fail naturally, but when data is corrupted, communication is interrupted or execution is violated.—
John Wall,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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And then Grisebach uses that distaff twist once again, to comment more broadly on the patriarchal nature and gendered violence of power structures corrupted by historical conflict.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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“Deteriorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorated. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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