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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
People leave, culture erodes, the playbook changes faster than management can rewrite it, and so the edge slips to newcomers.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
In just five years, more than 170 ministers have rotated through government, eroding institutional continuity and public confidence.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
His world shrank as his ability to sing to his young daughter, give a presentation for work or tell a joke eroded.
—Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 15 June 2026
Keeping sailors in the same shipyard environment for extended periods can gradually erode motivation and professional engagement regardless of individual resilience.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
In just five years, more than 170 ministers have rotated through government, eroding institutional continuity and public confidence.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
His world shrank as his ability to sing to his young daughter, give a presentation for work or tell a joke eroded.
—Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 15 June 2026
Keeping sailors in the same shipyard environment for extended periods can gradually erode motivation and professional engagement regardless of individual resilience.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erode
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The pitch is that women can eat, train, work and sleep better by aligning their habits with the four phases of the menstrual cycle.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Taking a calcium supplement or eating a calcium-heavy meal alongside iron can cut iron absorption by up to 50%, which is why nutritionists suggest separating the two by at least two hours.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Trudeau embraced the Southern California vibes and wore a green T-shirt with black shorts and a pair of dark sunglasses.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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When a group of six fans wearing white t-shirts with the pre-revolution flag emblazoned on the fronts tried to enter, they were stopped by a security staffer, who called over her supervisor.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Terminix utilizes the advanced Sentricon baiting system alongside traditional liquid barriers to destroy subterranean colonies entirely.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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There has long been a bipartisan consensus around supporting Israel in Washington, but that has frayed in recent years.—
Kelvin Chan,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The problem centers around the rear subframe, which can corrode at suspension mounting points and cause the rear suspension to fail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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This corrodes faith in our democratic system.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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The coronavirus vaccine reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events linked to covid-19 — strokes, heart attacks, and hospitalization from heart disease — by about 40 percent, according to a new study.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Fox would take on $8 million in debt to pay for the Roku acquisition, and the companies expect to reduce combined expenses by $400 million.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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To rub salt into the wounds of longtime fans, MLB agreed to waive its $300 million relocation fee.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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To season uncoated grates, rub them with a thin layer of oil and wipe away any excess.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The Lynx erased the Sparks’ 7-3 lead — fueled by quick starts from Burrell and Hamby.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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But the improvement was not enough to erase the lead held by opponents, according to an analysis of vote updates monitored by The Bee over the past two weeks.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Erode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erode. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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