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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
These shortcomings can erode trust in polls and survey research.
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Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Such behavior drags out court proceedings, drives up costs, and erodes trust in lawyers, Chen said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Inside a jet engine, the turbine blades spin at extreme temperatures, under enormous pressure, while being continuously eroded by hot corrosive gases.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
But the premium that justifies the valuation is eroding fastest in exactly the segments the labs need to dominate.
—Deirdre Bosa,jasmine Wu, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Such behavior drags out court proceedings, drives up costs, and erodes trust in lawyers, Chen said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Inside a jet engine, the turbine blades spin at extreme temperatures, under enormous pressure, while being continuously eroded by hot corrosive gases.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
But the premium that justifies the valuation is eroding fastest in exactly the segments the labs need to dominate.
—Deirdre Bosa,jasmine Wu, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erode
Verb
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That means tolerating a certain level of damage from leaf-eating insects.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The overall objective is to educate guests on how to have a sustainable and enjoyable eating plan that continues post-stay—there are optional cooking classes to help establish the ground rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The actress even wore them while traveling, paired with an oversized sweatshirt that’s ideal for cool cabins or crisp summer mornings.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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For some reason, people believe that wearing a skirt requires more effort than wearing pants or shorts.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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The disease — a fatal, genetic neurological disorder that progressively destroys nerve cells in the brain — did not just affect Spalding physically.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Vucic, government officials and the pro-government media have branded critics as foreign agents who wish to destroy the country — rhetoric that has ramped up political polarization.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Getting between destinations, however, consumes time and can fray nerves.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Repairing the country’s fraying social ties will be a challenge.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Lead from pipes corrodes and leaches into drinking water.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Usually that happens when the insulation of an underground electrical cable, corroded by road salt, starts to smolder, emitting toxic gases, and then a spark sets them off, sending the cover sky-high.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
22 May 2026
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Clarify roles, reduce unnecessary scope, and make expectations specific enough for everyone to follow.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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The field will be reduced to 15 teams after three days of stroke play.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Like Haiti goalkeeper Josué Duverger, who will swap regional soccer in Germany to rub shoulders with Brazil superstars like Vinícius Júnior and Neymar.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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On Valerie, Valerie Harper’s character was killed in a car crash — and then, just to rub it in, the show was renamed The Hogan Family and Sandy Duncan moved into her house.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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The New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals with a chance to erase a long run of postseason futility.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Point Loma catcher Avery MacPherson erased that deficit in the home half of the third with her own three-run blast.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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“Erode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erode. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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