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as in ate
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in frayed
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 eroded
The new caretaker premier will be supported by a cabinet of experts in his main tasks of ensuring fair and transparent elections and restoring public trust in institutions, which has been eroded by political uncertainty.
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ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
The use of face coverings by federal agents has intensified intimidation and eroded trust by shielding agents from identification and accountability.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
By the early nineteen-nineties, that optimism had eroded.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
That got so corrupted and eroded over time.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Sarah Henderson, a senator in the Liberal party that has seen its vote eroded by One Nation, said Tuesday that Australians with sympathies toward ISIS should be barred from re-entering the country.
—Reuters, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Their success eroded his singular platform.
—Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
When Mickey Callaway replaced Terry Collins as the manager in 2018, the culture completely eroded.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
For years, the LDP has been weighed down by election losses, stubborn inflation and political scandals, which have eroded public trust even as its new leader’s popularity surges.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
The use of face coverings by federal agents has intensified intimidation and eroded trust by shielding agents from identification and accountability.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
By the early nineteen-nineties, that optimism had eroded.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
That got so corrupted and eroded over time.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Sarah Henderson, a senator in the Liberal party that has seen its vote eroded by One Nation, said Tuesday that Australians with sympathies toward ISIS should be barred from re-entering the country.
—Reuters, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Their success eroded his singular platform.
—Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
When Mickey Callaway replaced Terry Collins as the manager in 2018, the culture completely eroded.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
For years, the LDP has been weighed down by election losses, stubborn inflation and political scandals, which have eroded public trust even as its new leader’s popularity surges.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroded
Verb
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On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The documents that Dooley was now handling were barely yellowed, their edges lightly frayed, the oak gall ink ranging from brown to black.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The rapper said he is committed and dedicated to repairing relationships frayed by his alleged manic episodes.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hefner said the photos should be destroyed.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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And in the late 1980s, after Little Saigon found official recognition, freeway and street signs directing people to the community were frequently defaced and destroyed in disapproval, Hua said.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Many of the pieces Zellweger wore in the film were thrifted from charity and consignment stores, such as Mary’s Living and Giving in Hampstead, the north London neighborhood where her character lives.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Valentino spokesmodel wore her brunette tresses with her signature full fringe, while her makeup consisted of coral blush and a terracotta lip liner.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These liberals have ruined this state.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Simple fasting from food can be ruined — rendered not pleasing to Allah — if spoiled by telling lies, slander, denouncing someone behind his back, swearing a false oath, greed or covetousness.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Their ice maker expelled large clumps of wet salt, which, when rubbed, dissolved into an oily, foul-smelling substance.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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The comments rubbed some Democrats the wrong way.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As Russia reduced flows, prices spiked, pushing up energy bills and helping fuel a cost of living crisis.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, the report states, about 1% of the district’s more than 83,000 employees are likely to lose a job or have their pay reduced.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Because sticking with the plan was optional, many workers withdrew their money early, which mostly erased any long-term gains.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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Since then, silver prices have pulled back sharply, trading around $76 per ounce as of mid-February, following a selloff that erased nearly half the metal's value.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Eroded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroded. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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