1
as in weakening
a gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body
muscle deterioration resulting from prolonged disuse
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as in degradation
a change to a lower state or level
a deterioration in the quality of food at that once-thriving restaurant
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Recent Examples of deterioration
There is no sign of deterioration in the momentum here, just a stock catching its breath before the next move.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Wall Street Journal New research shows that remote work has contributed to a third of mental health deterioration over the last 15 years.
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Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
To avoid buildup, discoloration, or deterioration, apply sunscreen and bug spray before putting on your sunglasses, and wipe away any residue that may accumulate on the frames.
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Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Excess detergent can inevitably harm the fibers and damage the sheets, leading to stains, deterioration, and odor, notes Ijaz.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deterioration
Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Wall Street Journal New research shows that remote work has contributed to a third of mental health deterioration over the last 15 years.
—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
To avoid buildup, discoloration, or deterioration, apply sunscreen and bug spray before putting on your sunglasses, and wipe away any residue that may accumulate on the frames.
—
Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Excess detergent can inevitably harm the fibers and damage the sheets, leading to stains, deterioration, and odor, notes Ijaz.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deterioration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterioration
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One of the most significant changes during Hill’s tenure was the weakening of structures designed to elevate teacher concerns to district leadership, Oreskovic said.
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Friday, a weakening ridge and an approaching front will allow scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop.
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The building had long-term degradation from corrosion, too.
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Researchers worldwide continue to struggle with issues such as low ionic conductivity, interface degradation, manufacturing complexity, and cost.
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The decay rate will increase as the spacecraft dips into denser layers of the atmosphere until Swift finally burns up during reentry.
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The Dirty Beaches founder’s own saxophone and trumpet lead the players’ cut-and-pasted recordings down dark alleys of decay and introspection, backdropped by percussive bangs and scrapes that suggest the construction of some great, mysterious superstructure.
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That window is shorter than most executives assume, as mental and physical declines often begin earlier than midlife, while the leader still feels fully capable and engaged.
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The decline in energy prices is easing inflation concerns, which has helped push the 10-year Treasury yield down roughly 9 basis points.
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For the study, Ruotsalainen measured the Q values of two double-beta decaying and one beta-decaying nucleus.
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The Phillies, off to an even worse start at 9-19, relieved Rob Thomson of his managerial duties Tuesday, and with Cora’s declination, named bench coach Don Mattingly interim skipper.
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The declinations came as the DOJ reassigned and cut prosecutors working on environmental cases.
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“Deterioration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterioration. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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