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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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JaNa steps in to try and mediate, but Serena shuts that right down so Kordell can eat his birthday cake in peace.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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The rest are experiencing acute hunger, many not eating for several days.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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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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Many fans have worn the pre-revolutionary flag of the sun and lion that FIFA had banned inside stadiums.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Madeira is intentionally exposed to heat and oxygen during aging, something that would destroy most wines.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
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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For the anti-Semitic parties of the right, the Jews were the main subject, the driving force corroding national strength and health.—
Daniel May,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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In all those years, as many of his original bandmates’ voices corroded due to bad habits and relentless touring schedules, Jardine’s remained largely pristine.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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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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Consolidating multiple high-rate debts into a single loan with a lower interest rate can simplify the repayment process and lower your monthly costs, making your debt more manageable and reducing the likelihood of falling behind.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Avoid rubbing or applying dry heat.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 Dec. 2025
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In Breathless, Belmondo famously mimics Bogart’s gesture of rubbing his thumb against his lips.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2025
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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 17 Jun. 2026.
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