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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
Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In all cases, companies are reporting a surge in oil trading activity, tempered somewhat by the deteriorating outlook for natural gas production, stemming from Iranian air strikes severely damaging crucial gas production sites in the Gulf.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
At the same time, store operations grew more complex as mobile ordering and drink customization increased, leading to long wait times and a generally deteriorating in-store experience.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte has agreed to pay at least $4 million to help Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church repair its deteriorating facilities.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Roads in Colorado are deteriorating, according to the latest assessment by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of the structures that predate the revolution can be visited, and while some are deteriorating, others stand tall still.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Wastewater pooling in the drainage ditch flows to Petronila Creek and ultimately to Baffin Bay, a longtime fishing spot suffering from decades of deteriorating ecosystem health.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
In Qalqilya, a city where no slates registered to participate at all, Marwan Ennabi said elections didn't reflect that Palestinian democracy was thriving or capable of changing the deteriorating conditions on the ground.
—Sam Metz, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The poll also points to broader economic malaise; 55% of Americans say recent price increases have led to financial hardship, and the same number say their financial situation is deteriorating.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In all cases, companies are reporting a surge in oil trading activity, tempered somewhat by the deteriorating outlook for natural gas production, stemming from Iranian air strikes severely damaging crucial gas production sites in the Gulf.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
At the same time, store operations grew more complex as mobile ordering and drink customization increased, leading to long wait times and a generally deteriorating in-store experience.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte has agreed to pay at least $4 million to help Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church repair its deteriorating facilities.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Roads in Colorado are deteriorating, according to the latest assessment by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of the structures that predate the revolution can be visited, and while some are deteriorating, others stand tall still.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Wastewater pooling in the drainage ditch flows to Petronila Creek and ultimately to Baffin Bay, a longtime fishing spot suffering from decades of deteriorating ecosystem health.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
In Qalqilya, a city where no slates registered to participate at all, Marwan Ennabi said elections didn't reflect that Palestinian democracy was thriving or capable of changing the deteriorating conditions on the ground.
—Sam Metz, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorating
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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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The trunk contained approximately 10 reels of deteriorated film — many rusted, warped, fragmented or fused together.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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The lawsuit, filed by the 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way Condominium Association, claims building residents have observed concrete balconies crumbling and the building's seawall corroding, issues that lawyers estimate will cost millions of dollars to repair.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Under the proposal, Berlin would increase its budget by one fifth in 2027 compared to this year, requiring it to borrow upwards of $200 billion to revive its military industry and modernize crumbling infrastructure.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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These materials incorporate activatable, plastic-degrading microbes alongside the polymers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Some mineral sunscreen manufacturers add UV filters such as butyloctyl salicylic acid and ethylhexyl methoxycrylene to prevent SPF levels from degrading in zinc oxide, which Downs has linked to potential cancer risks and coral toxicity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Livaura Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Cream Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that boosts cell turnover and collagen production, while fading wrinkles, fine lines, and reducing visible signs of aging like dullness, dark spots, and texture.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Local officials are hopeful the money can help prevent future upticks in land movement and, ideally, formalize a new pathway for additional federal funding to address the city’s ongoing hazards and worsening budget crisis.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Two other sloths, Habanero and Bandit, also died because of their condition worsening after being rescued by the zoo.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Dunn said Black domestic workers were often forced to work longer on election days by their white families, weakening their chances of casting a ballot.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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If next week’s jobs report shows a still resilient labor market, that could relieve investors wary of a weakening economic outlook.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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If the several buildings the report says Taxpayer 1 was delinquent on taxes included, say, a bar or ramshackle eyesores, that will look like something other than Stewart extending kindness to a stranger.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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At last official count last year, the population in this hodgepodge of industrial plants, cow fields and ramshackle trailers was 16.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Deteriorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorating. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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