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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
Those recurring errors have eroded trust between the Medicaid program and the lawmakers overseeing its ever-increasing costs.
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The Denver Post, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Inconsistent messaging, coupled with ongoing uncertainty about current and future costs, has eroded public trust and confidence.
—Henry Foster Iii, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Those scripts have been eroded.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
This could create a scenario in which the dollar's reserve status is gradually eroded, but not eliminated; weaker, but not replaced.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Over time, trust in government’s capacity and impartiality eroded.
—Nicolas S. Rohatyn, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The staggering human toll in Gaza, ongoing West Bank settlement expansion, another incursion into Lebanon, and a darkening war with Iran eroded support among younger Americans—even as Washington remains Israel’s indispensable security partner.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
In practical terms, that means the state’s investment in each student has eroded dramatically, leaving school districts to do more with far less.
—Patrice McCarthy, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
The short duration also seems to have further eroded trust between the US and Iran.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
The Denver Post, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Inconsistent messaging, coupled with ongoing uncertainty about current and future costs, has eroded public trust and confidence.
—Henry Foster Iii, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Those scripts have been eroded.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
This could create a scenario in which the dollar's reserve status is gradually eroded, but not eliminated; weaker, but not replaced.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Over time, trust in government’s capacity and impartiality eroded.
—Nicolas S. Rohatyn, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The staggering human toll in Gaza, ongoing West Bank settlement expansion, another incursion into Lebanon, and a darkening war with Iran eroded support among younger Americans—even as Washington remains Israel’s indispensable security partner.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
In practical terms, that means the state’s investment in each student has eroded dramatically, leaving school districts to do more with far less.
—Patrice McCarthy, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
The short duration also seems to have further eroded trust between the US and Iran.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 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
Verb
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The coalition of supporters that made this strategy work has frayed, and new research is raising concerns about the health impact of regular cannabis use.—
William Garriott,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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Election victor Péter Magyar, a former Orbán loyalist who campaigned against corruption and on everyday issues like health care and public transport, has pledged to rebuild Hungary’s relationships with the European Union and NATO — ties that frayed under Orbán.—
Justin Spike,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The assault killed at least seventeen people, including a twelve-year-old boy, wounded dozens, and destroyed buildings.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 24 staff members in Ruiz Verduzco’s office are tasked with assisting victims and their families, establishing programs in communities destroyed by violence and drumming up financial support.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Princess Kate, 44, wore a navy coat dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen (her bridal gown designer) with white lapels and a matching navy Jane Taylor hat, completing the look with a poignant poppy pin, navy pumps by Gianvito Rossi and a mini DeMellier handbag.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In other words, atrocious starts have ruined the Sox’s season before anyone had a chance to get excited.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Was so excited to make these and they were ruined by your poor recipe like many others!—
Christopher Kostow,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Justin Brazeau skated over to the Penguins captain and rubbed the back of his noggin for good measure.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kuroda mentioned other small incidents that rubbed him the wrong way as well.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But since the war began, traffic has been reduced to a trickle, with just 154 vessels recorded crossing in the entire month of March, according to Kpler data.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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While there is no question that KU Med is at fault for failing to disinfect the heater-cooler devices, Johnson said, LivaNova should have ensured that the hospital was strictly following its instructions for use, which would have reduced the risk of bacteria spreading.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That cautionary note dampened Wall Street's enthusiasm and erased the stock's bump.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2026
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Iranian air power has been significantly degraded but not erased, said the officials, who requested anonymity from CBS News because they were not authorized to discuss the matters publicly.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Eroded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroded. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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