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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
When inflation cools, investors typically demand lower yields on long-term bonds because their future returns are less likely to be eroded by rising prices.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Vaccines protect, but public trust has eroded One of the best benefits of the pandemic is innovation in vaccines.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The trail currently sits near a 30-foot high stream bank, which flooded last July and eroded parts of the trail, Manager of Park Facilities Brett McCubbin told the City Council during Monday’s meeting.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
But the Iran conflict could see that dominance eroded if countries decide to price crude in other currencies, Deutsche FX strategist Mallika Sachdeva wrote in a research note published Tuesday.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Widespread discontent, fueled by repression, economic failure, corruption and protests over rights and shortages, has eroded regime loyalty.
—Chuck Devore, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Officials said parts of the original bypass structure — built to manage Barton Creek flow — had eroded for decades, creating the potential for sections to collapse into the pool.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Cuba’s aging grid has drastically eroded in recent years.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Widespread discontent, fueled by repression, economic failure, corruption and protests over rights and shortages, has eroded regime loyalty.
—Chuck Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Vaccines protect, but public trust has eroded One of the best benefits of the pandemic is innovation in vaccines.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The trail currently sits near a 30-foot high stream bank, which flooded last July and eroded parts of the trail, Manager of Park Facilities Brett McCubbin told the City Council during Monday’s meeting.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
But the Iran conflict could see that dominance eroded if countries decide to price crude in other currencies, Deutsche FX strategist Mallika Sachdeva wrote in a research note published Tuesday.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Widespread discontent, fueled by repression, economic failure, corruption and protests over rights and shortages, has eroded regime loyalty.
—Chuck Devore, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Officials said parts of the original bypass structure — built to manage Barton Creek flow — had eroded for decades, creating the potential for sections to collapse into the pool.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Cuba’s aging grid has drastically eroded in recent years.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Widespread discontent, fueled by repression, economic failure, corruption and protests over rights and shortages, has eroded regime loyalty.
—Chuck Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 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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But that sense of belonging has frayed.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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As the alerts frayed the nerves of residents, and the air defense system proved its mettle, the UAE authorities changed their approach.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Reviewing the Pentagon’s video, Miguel said the footage showed buildings on his property being destroyed.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Even factory resets may leave traces of data, so some recyclers will go as far as shredding a device's hard drive — and verify it's been destroyed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Of the stubborn hearts in these mountains of mine who wore pride like a coat and refused to bow beneath the shadows these mountains could cast in both heart and spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Russell Wilson wore that number last season as the Giants’ Week 1 starting quarterback and lasted only three games before being replaced by the rookie first-round pick Dart.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Of course, it’s been ruined now because of the Coldplay concert.—
Maria Bamford,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Not a great weekend for Cinderella Has NIL ruined the college game?—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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And Jesse Leasure, who was drenched in pepper spray and felt like his skin was on fire and as though someone had rubbed his eyeballs with sandpaper.—
Olivia George,
Washington Post,
20 Mar. 2026
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The smaller tires also eliminated gear hunting while going up a grade on the highway (which used to drive me nuts), and the tires no longer rubbed when the steering wheel was at full lock.—
Bryan Rogala,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ortiz's public defender attempted to have the woman's bail reduced, per Fox 11.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The crucial knowledge required to do this practice well cannot be reduced to rules that can be conveyed in a classroom.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But while Maduro's ruling party remains in power, he has slowly been erased from the government of Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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While Maduro’s ruling party remains in power, he has slowly been erased from the government of Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s acting president.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Eroded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroded. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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