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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
That could further erode Americans’ purchasing power, potentially weakening a critical economic engine in the process.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Many consumers remain curious about AI-powered shopping tools while questioning whether technology risks eroding individuality in personal style.
—Partner Content, Variety, 10 June 2026
The figures capture economic activity before the full impact of the Middle East energy shock, triggered by the US-Iran conflict, filtered through, and the interest rate hike earlier this month that would further erode consumer spending.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
Hilton publicly urged Newsom to speed up the state’s vote-counting process, arguing that reporting delays were eroding public trust in the state’s election.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Many consumers remain curious about AI-powered shopping tools while questioning whether technology risks eroding individuality in personal style.
—Partner Content, Variety, 10 June 2026
The figures capture economic activity before the full impact of the Middle East energy shock, triggered by the US-Iran conflict, filtered through, and the interest rate hike earlier this month that would further erode consumer spending.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
Hilton publicly urged Newsom to speed up the state’s vote-counting process, arguing that reporting delays were eroding public trust in the state’s election.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 10 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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Like Morgan and Lee, Tina Fey was dressed the part of a super fan, wearing a Knicks jersey.—
Chelsea Stahl,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Perry wore a floor-length white gown as Trudeau kept his look simple in a white dress shirt and black blazer over matching slacks.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 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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The commercial-grade knitted fabric is designed to resist tearing and fraying.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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No matter what style Barnes is toying with, their antenna perks up when relationships start to fray.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
9 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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Before long, the living room is reduced to a bare stage, upon which only a couple of pulleys and switches are visible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Each ergonomic Nuage seat fully reclines to improve circulation and reduce back pressure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 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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These Knicks, who erased a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter against Cleveland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, just don’t quit.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The magic on the pitch during the World Cup has a way of erasing everything that happens off it – for better or worse.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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“Erode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erode. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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