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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
Governor Kathy Hochul's once-commanding lead over Republican Bruce Blakeman has eroded by half in three months, collapsing from 26 points in January to just 13 points, according to the latest Siena Research Institute poll.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The church’s conservative views on social issues including same-sex partnerships and women in leadership have eroded its relationships with more liberal iterations of the Anglican Communion, particularly in Britain and North America.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Support for Vucic is believed to have eroded though mass protests have subsided in recent months.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Near Seattle, the former corporate campus of timberland giant Weyerhaeuser was sold and its connection to the land was eroded with the construction of a warehouse and plans for more.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
South of Tyson Street, the shoreline is badly eroded, leaving nothing but rocks at high tide.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
However, in recent years this progress has eroded.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The American government’s commitment to democracy eroded much more quickly, just in the past few years.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Two other events further eroded investor faith in the company at the heart of the obesity drug revolution.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The church’s conservative views on social issues including same-sex partnerships and women in leadership have eroded its relationships with more liberal iterations of the Anglican Communion, particularly in Britain and North America.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Support for Vucic is believed to have eroded though mass protests have subsided in recent months.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Near Seattle, the former corporate campus of timberland giant Weyerhaeuser was sold and its connection to the land was eroded with the construction of a warehouse and plans for more.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
South of Tyson Street, the shoreline is badly eroded, leaving nothing but rocks at high tide.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
However, in recent years this progress has eroded.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The American government’s commitment to democracy eroded much more quickly, just in the past few years.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Two other events further eroded investor faith in the company at the heart of the obesity drug revolution.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 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 sports ties between North and South Korea have suffered as political relations frayed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Together, Kelly and the queen made a brilliant team, only rarely falling out when tempers frayed.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pratt's home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The outlet said the strikes also destroyed homes and caused widespread damage.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2025, players from five teams wore shirts bearing the name of an important woman in their lives, instead of their names.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte wore a tan coat by Catherine Walker, a favorite designer of her mom’s, over a dress by Self-Portrait, the same brand that made Middleton’s all-cream outfit for the occasion, per People.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gilbert suggested that the allegations alone have ruined their lives.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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Talley went long with an 8-iron into a back bunker on the 12th, the hole that ruined Jordan Spieth's chances of a repeat Masters victory in 2016.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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UConn’s success, coupled with Hurley’s personality, has rubbed more than a few folks the wrong way.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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After a half-hour of this, Didier emptied out much of the salt and vigorously rubbed the interior of the pan with a kitchen towel.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An appeals court sided with Sacramento in the second case, and the planning area was ultimately reduced.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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For Wiggins, as with his teammates, now reduced to hope.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Indians erased an early 3-0 deficit with 3 runs in the second and 4 in the fourth.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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An efficient Cabrera issued only one walk and quickly erased the lone hit — a Nolan Schanuel one-out single in the fourth — with a double play from the next hitter.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Eroded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroded. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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