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as in to eat
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in to wear
to damage or diminish by continued friction
the winds and desert sands have eroded much of the original surface of these ancient monuments
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Recent Examples of erode
The immediate impact may be muted, but over time a looser OPEC — as well as a UAE that feels empowered to pump more crude — could erode the oil-price floor underpinning the economies of top African producers Nigeria and Angola.
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Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In the United States, these conditions affect one in three people, eroding their independence and quality of life — while costing us over $380 billion annually.
—Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Referencing Gandhi's observation that life is one indivisible whole, Esposito argues that a broken home life bleeds into workplace performance, while a struggling community erodes the stability of every family within it.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
From a biological standpoint, chronic psychiatric conditions act like a constant stressor that erodes the brain’s structural integrity.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
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Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In the United States, these conditions affect one in three people, eroding their independence and quality of life — while costing us over $380 billion annually.
—Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Referencing Gandhi's observation that life is one indivisible whole, Esposito argues that a broken home life bleeds into workplace performance, while a struggling community erodes the stability of every family within it.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
From a biological standpoint, chronic psychiatric conditions act like a constant stressor that erodes the brain’s structural integrity.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erode
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Sign up for The Eat Index, our weekly food newsletter, and find out where to eat and get the latest restaurant happenings in Orange County.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Reservations in the restaurant are limited to younger guests who are able to sit on regular chairs and can eat the same menu as adults.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The actor wore a white cutout dress that revealed a light blue undergarment with a pale pink floral print, paired with white shoes and a blue bow.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Supermodels Gigi Hadid and Irina Shayk both wore revealing looks on the carpet.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The Trinity fire, which started May 1 in Phelan, burned 19 acres with no structures damaged, though the blaze destroyed an unknown number of Joshua trees.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian forces destroyed several military and other targets, while also inflicting significant damage on oil port infrastructure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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There are a lot of idea threads that fray off and don’t go anywhere.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The April state visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla of Britain (more properly the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland) and the Commonwealth (formerly the British Empire) provides an opportunity to repair relations frayed mainly by the Iran War.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Regularly check the batteries inside your emergency kit to make sure they are still securely packed and have not corroded.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Each piece is made of durable steel with a powder coating that won’t rust, fade, or corrode in the weather.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 1994, American teenager Michael Fay was caned at a Singaporean prison for vandalism, a day after his sentence was reduced from six lashes to four in response to an appeal by President Bill Clinton.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has—unfairly—been reduced to an excuse to drink tequila and eat guac.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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The 4-year-old eventually could be seen getting up and walking away, while Berrios-Otero continues to allegedly rub the unidentified child, the warrant affidavits said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Sad memories of last year — when Wooten lost a tiebreaker in her state championship singles match to hand Palmetto the title — are all but erased.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nile Rodgers songs have a way of erasing distinctions between the two.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Erode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erode. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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