eroded

past tense of erode

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Recent Examples of eroded Young people say the scandals have jeopardized their futures and eroded trust in the education system. ABC News, 25 July 2026 The failure of Amazon aggregators like Thrasio, which applied B2B consolidation strategies, highlights this distinction; their attempts to create synergies often eroded brand distinctiveness. Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Local officials now have new hope for thickening that eroded shoreline ahead of the 2027 beach season. Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 22 July 2026 The search was hampered by the fact that Horan’s gravestone, like many at Blake Street, had eroded to the point that it could no longer be identified. John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026 The mutual trust and goodwill that xenia sought to cultivate has been eroded by this one deceitful act, creating a world that is defined by this moral violation. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026 This smoke has eroded decades of air quality improvements in parts of the US, particularly in the West. Brandon Miller, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 Within a few months of Shapiro’s arrival, the behavior eroded any trust that employee had in the surgeon and raised a unique concern for the first time in that employee’s career. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026 Olson also claimed that legislators have eroded the discretion, flexibility and authority of regulators through some of its actions, and it’s led to affordability issues. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroded
Verb
  • On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • Meanwhile, the goals of the war have frayed and multiplied, with the United States now putting out fires of its own making.
    Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
  • In the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdowns that fractured communities and frayed the social fabric of society, there are more lonely people than ever.
    Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Residents of one village in the Gironde region of France returned to find their homes charred and destroyed by the wildfire which has ripped through them.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Yet with a lack of funds, officials halted further work, leaving the stands partially destroyed and deserted.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • The mother-son duo embraced in the driveway of a home in front of a big field; Aaron wore a casual black T-shirt, blue athletic shorts, a baseball cap, and brown flip flips, while his mom paired a sleeveless blue blouse with baggy patterned pants.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • Holmes, 47, wore a pink corset-style shirt paired with black leather pants, while Yarmosky went casual in a T-shirt, jeans and a tote bag.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Designed for maximum comfort, Pedi Couture’s toe separator sandals are practical and time-saving, ensuring pedicures don't get ruined.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • These folks had theirs ruined by the next shift of roaches, the five who died and the nine spotting living their lives.
    David J. Neal July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Diners here can feast upon things like duck-fat frites for brunch and espresso-rubbed steaks for dinner.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
  • During this comedy sketch, Jason Alexander repeatedly rubbed his phone across my breasts while saying there was ‘no signal’ in my head but ‘plenty of signal’ in my chest.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Graphics will reportedly be reduced, all of which could affect the quality of broadcasts.
    Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • After a two-month trial, Bowman instructed jurors to deliberate on second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter charges — reduced from first-degree murder charges by prosecutors last week.
    Reeti Malhotra July 21, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Mora erased a 1-0 deficit with goals in the 56th and 67th minutes, giving him 48 in 145 regular-season appearances — third most in club history.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • The Angels erased deficits of 5-1 and 6-4 behind Vaughn Grissom’s game-tying two-run homer, only to be undone by a clutch Giants defensive gem and extra-innings rally.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

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“Eroded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroded. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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