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as in eats
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in wears
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 erodes
When the same investors hold stakes across competitors, the incentive to compete aggressively erodes.
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Ivan Kan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This damage erodes the wood’s ability to support the weight of everything resting on top of it.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Democrats plan to push weekly war powers votes and military funding limits as Republican support erodes, partly driven by concerns about rising gas prices heading into November elections.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Stone erodes pretty dramatically when a river is pushing more than 3,000 gallons of water over it every second.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Every additional day in deep space will increase their exposure to deadly cosmic radiation, while isolation gnaws at their minds and microgravity erodes their muscles.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Here in the muddy middle is where confidence erodes, not because the writer lacks ability but because the process becomes complex.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
The pattern held up consistently — later-day caffeine pushes sleep back and erodes its quality.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
People don’t know what’s getting done, when it will be done or who is responsible — and that erodes trust.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Ivan Kan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This damage erodes the wood’s ability to support the weight of everything resting on top of it.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Democrats plan to push weekly war powers votes and military funding limits as Republican support erodes, partly driven by concerns about rising gas prices heading into November elections.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Stone erodes pretty dramatically when a river is pushing more than 3,000 gallons of water over it every second.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Every additional day in deep space will increase their exposure to deadly cosmic radiation, while isolation gnaws at their minds and microgravity erodes their muscles.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Here in the muddy middle is where confidence erodes, not because the writer lacks ability but because the process becomes complex.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
The pattern held up consistently — later-day caffeine pushes sleep back and erodes its quality.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
People don’t know what’s getting done, when it will be done or who is responsible — and that erodes trust.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erodes
Verb
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Reservation systems, walk-in strategies and cash-only policies shape who eats where, and that exclusivity is exactly what draws the celebrity crowd.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Inflation eats away at the value of your dollar.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Rami Malek wears an all-white look to the 2026 Kering Women in Motion Talk at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on May 19.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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But that pleasure, along with most others in Victorian Pschyo, wears thin.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The disease — a fatal, genetic neurological disorder that progressively destroys nerve cells in the brain — did not just affect Spalding physically.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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And this destroys a lot of Putin’s narrative.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The coalition of supporters frays Still another issue is conflict within the legalization movement itself, particularly between the business and activist wings.—
William Garriott,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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This particular aspect of the show frays the gripping tone that had been so masterfully crafted from its opening scene.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Antisemitism weakens trust, corrodes pluralism and damages the social fabric on which diverse communities depend.—
Laurence Milstein,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Saltwater corrodes the moving parts, and marine life like barnacles can jam blades.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The system enables closed-loop recycling, which extends material life cycles and reduces cotton emissions and pollution.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Oatmeal's beta-glucan fiber helps curb hunger, supports weight loss, and reduces harmful visceral fat.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The plastic bristles coax out loose hair as your cat rubs against it.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This is a part of a wider trend showing what organizational design should look like when AI erases the coordination costs that made management necessary in the first place.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Leclerc cuts the chicane, but which point the chasing George Russell fully erases the 14-second gap Leclerc had when the lap commenced.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Erodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erodes. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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