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as in worsens
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in degrades
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 deteriorates
This means green signals are inherently weaker, and when outdoor sunlight adds noise, the measurement range shrinks even further, and accuracy deteriorates.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
When trust between boards and CEOs deteriorates, cracks spread quickly.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The quality of these decisions deteriorates rapidly with exhaustion.
—Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Using a nonstick pan should prevent the pizza from sticking, but this can change over time as the coating deteriorates.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
However, this growth could quickly diminish if the economy deteriorates and tariffs are imposed on AMD’s products.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The call instantly deteriorates in sound quality.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
For instance, if a pregnant patient is hemorrhaging, and their health deteriorates, the patient’s condition could worsen to a point where their future fertility is at risk.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Audiences will also naturally draw a direct connection to the billionaire space exploration of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, with the film’s central conceit that corporations are prepared to look to life beyond Earth as its environment deteriorates.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
When trust between boards and CEOs deteriorates, cracks spread quickly.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The quality of these decisions deteriorates rapidly with exhaustion.
—Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Using a nonstick pan should prevent the pizza from sticking, but this can change over time as the coating deteriorates.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
However, this growth could quickly diminish if the economy deteriorates and tariffs are imposed on AMD’s products.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The call instantly deteriorates in sound quality.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
For instance, if a pregnant patient is hemorrhaging, and their health deteriorates, the patient’s condition could worsen to a point where their future fertility is at risk.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Audiences will also naturally draw a direct connection to the billionaire space exploration of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, with the film’s central conceit that corporations are prepared to look to life beyond Earth as its environment deteriorates.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorates
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As her condition worsens, her fiancé’s brooding cousin becomes an unwilling participant in the evil forces tormenting her.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Allen noted that summer heat worsens the effect.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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Dendrite growth degrades battery performance and can cause internal short-circuits, making fast charging particularly dangerous.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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For investigators, that extra time means memories fade and evidence degrades.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The film reportedly follows Streep’s Miranda as the magazine industry crumbles around her.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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However, the film often crumbles under the weight of the ambitions.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bottom line—moving Space Command headquarters weakens our national security at the worst possible time.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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If employees rely on tools only for quick answers, curiosity weakens.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Funiculars use a counterweight pulley system so that when one car of a funicular descends, the other car can ascend.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Then the Marswalker does its job and climbs or descends a staircase.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Absolute power corrupts absolutely.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Bonnie Treichel, an attorney who specializes in ERISA, expects more firms to seize on private assets as the number of public companies declines and the private market grows.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Then the real value of dollars, meaning their purchasing power, declines.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Every moment that data remains static in a system diminishes its accuracy and significance.—
Bill Waid,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Deteriorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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