dilapidates

present tense third-person singular of dilapidate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilapidates
Verb
  • Their process uses an inexpensive catalyst that selectively breaks down the most common single-use kind of plastics into liquid oils and waxes that can be upcycled into lubricants and fuels.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
  • If a vehicle breaks down on the road, going out and servicing that is a big problem.
    James Morris, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The calculation, called the Fourier transform, decomposes any function into its parts.
    Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
    Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The debris collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Recruits typically come from deprived areas, and as Russia’s economy disintegrates in slow motion, the bonanza offered by the army looks increasingly appealing.
    David Hambling, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Dendrite growth degrades battery performance and can cause internal short-circuits, making fast charging particularly dangerous.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
  • For investigators, that extra time means memories fade and evidence degrades.
    Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Every moment that data remains static in a system diminishes its accuracy and significance.
    Bill Waid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When attention wanes, the window to course-correct is short.
    Sergii Denysenko, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Toronto Blue Jays might be feeling the pressure as their lead in the American League East dwindles with the playoffs rapidly approaching.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • By Katherine LaGrave When to Go Door County’s high season begins in May, when apple and cherry trees bloom, and dwindles in October after peak fall foliage; visit in June or September to avoid the heavier crowds.
    Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Dilapidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilapidates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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