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as in deteriorated
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as in declining
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as in crumbling
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in degrading
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 deteriorating
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Kaitlyn Rabe, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Project Jupiter has pledged $360 million for schools and local infrastructure, $50 million for an upgrade to the county’s deteriorating water utility, and $12 million annually to the county budget.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 June 2026
But in August 1896, the deteriorating statue, by then missing an arm and much of her ornamentation, was deliberately destroyed by fire by the South Park Commission.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Yet internally, something important is deteriorating.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Cutting prices now could make the situation even more dire, deteriorating already disastrous profit margins.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
The attacks marked the latest sign that the countries’ ceasefire is deteriorating, after Iran struck US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
The track shouldn’t do that The problem was a new patch of tarmac that apparently wasn’t up to scratch and started deteriorating under the cars’ tires.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Yet many investors and strategists say foreign selling has less to do with deteriorating fundamentals and more to do with the market's own success.
—Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins,tanaya MacHeel,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Adjective
The Federal Bureau of Prisons closed the site in 2024 due to deteriorating conditions and understaffing.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Verb
Many of these coupists capitalized on public discontent over deteriorating economies and security conditions to overthrow their predecessors.
—Kaitlyn Rabe, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Project Jupiter has pledged $360 million for schools and local infrastructure, $50 million for an upgrade to the county’s deteriorating water utility, and $12 million annually to the county budget.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 June 2026
But in August 1896, the deteriorating statue, by then missing an arm and much of her ornamentation, was deliberately destroyed by fire by the South Park Commission.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Yet internally, something important is deteriorating.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Cutting prices now could make the situation even more dire, deteriorating already disastrous profit margins.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
The attacks marked the latest sign that the countries’ ceasefire is deteriorating, after Iran struck US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
The track shouldn’t do that The problem was a new patch of tarmac that apparently wasn’t up to scratch and started deteriorating under the cars’ tires.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Yet many investors and strategists say foreign selling has less to do with deteriorating fundamentals and more to do with the market's own success.
—Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins,tanaya MacHeel,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorating
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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
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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
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While pruning, remove any winter damage, along with dead and declining growths, to allow new shoots to reform the plant.—
Tom MacCubbin,
orlandosentinel.com,
6 Mar. 2021
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In order to reopen, counties must demonstrate declining prevalence of COVID-19, testing ability of 30 tests per 10,000 residents per week, contact tracing and isolation facilities.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 May 2020
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If the grout is crumbling, cracked, or permanently discolored, replacing it may be the best solution.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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In the background, in the doorway of a crumbling stone building, stands a tiny, faceless figure, her arms held neatly behind her back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The bones also were coated with a light layer of minerals from the surrounding seawater, which may have prevented them from degrading.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The country’s ministry of culture and sports set out a series of rules and regulations which included no pyro, no face paint and no shouting of words that could be degrading towards any person on the field, not even the referee.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 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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The classic budget-friendly design features a high-rise waistband that stays put, stretchy fabric that’s moisture-wicking and non-fading, and versatile colors like classic black and army green.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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In Aniara, the entire natural world is simply absent, a fading, unsustainable memory of something once alive.—
Jenny Odell,
Longreads,
2 June 2026
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Simsbury residents have reacted with widespread opposition, largely based on concerns about overdevelopment, worsening traffic, a costly spike in school enrollments and unwelcome change to what traditionally has been a semi-rural town.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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At the same time, the National divide over slavery was worsening.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Yet the extremist group has mobilized its members and media outlets to ramp up criticism of the agreement, heaping pressure on Iranian negotiators who have been attempting to extract concessions from a US administration intent on weakening – and possibly ending – the Islamic Republic.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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After reaching record levels in the 1990s and 2000s, deforestation declined until the 2019-2022 term of then President Jair Bolsonaro, whose government was widely criticized for weakening environmental protections.—
Gabriela Sa Pessoa,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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“Deteriorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorating. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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