ERODE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

erode

verb

i-ˈrōd

Definition of erode

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 Paramount also argued that cord-cutting is eroding the leverage of all cable channel owners. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 July 2026 The sugar and simple carbohydrates in fruit juice can quickly raise blood sugar levels and erode tooth enamel (increasing the risk of dental cavities). — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 July 2026 Laws that erode customer rights, costs to keep coal plants open, and the utility’s deals with large operators have led to increases, Inskeep said. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026 While Odysseus’ emotional journey here can be as choppy as a rough day at sea, and the ‘civilization is eroding’ theme is undercooked, the film’s bigger observations on the effects of war on those who are forced to participate in it are well met. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for erode

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Don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local favorite eating spots for more deals.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Many kinds of fly larvae eat dead or decaying tissue and may sometimes end up on meat, but New World screwworm larvae need living tissue to survive and develop.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of eat

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But there have been no exact numbers of how many missiles and drones Iran had when the war began or how many have since been used or destroyed.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Severe droughts and searing heat across vast swathes of southern Europe destroyed large parts of the olive oil harvest, culminating in a dizzying price rally that shocked industry veterans and consumers alike.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of destroy

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The mix-up may have contributed to souring the communication between the legal teams of the companies, whose relationship appears to be increasingly frayed.

— NBC news, NBC news, 15 July 2026
The terms of the memorandum have been hazily defined, and the agreement has quickly frayed.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of fray

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Our first commercial tactile gloves failed within a week because some people's hands are sweaty enough to corrode the wiring.

— Rushil Agarwal, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Affected cars have driver's side airbags with connectors that may corrode, which could cause the airbag to not deploy and increase the risk of injury or death.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Definition of corrode

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Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Displaying tactical discipline and superior talent, the English national team defeated Mexico 3-2 with a lineup reduced to 10 men on Sunday night.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of reduce

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But the comfort extends beyond the insole, as the soft fabric straps help prevent rubbing while also lending the sandals a more elevated look.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Known for her dry humor and blunt honesty, Jeana has a tendency to rub her castmates the wrong way by saying exactly what’s on her mind.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026

Definition of rub

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Ungrounding, on the other hand, aims to remove a society from its place and erase all traces to its previous existence.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Photographs capture her outline in the mud of a creek bank; in the snow blown against a tree trunk; in an arrangement of branches and flowers leaned against a tree; and in the sand on a beach, already being erased by the waves.

— Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

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