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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
If the veracity and reliability of government data are regularly criticized and devalued by the administration anytime the facts contradict the administration’s positions, and those who speak out are at risk of losing their jobs, trust in all government data, and the agencies themselves, erodes.
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Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
That erodes public trust in the armed forces.
—Kristina Mani, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Every false certainty erodes the trust that holds the fragile bridge between patients and their doctors.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
The carmaker's woes point to a wider challenge as peers in the European sector look to navigate the global EV shift, as fierce price wars and an economic slowdown in China erodes demand, especially for higher-end brands like Porsche.
—USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
This phenomenon, masked by high output, stems from endless goal-setting that erodes intrinsic motivation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The West is now splitting apart, as its meaning drifts from one of geopolitical and ideological solidarity toward a more civilizational concept, particularly in the United States, and confidence in the transatlantic and other alliances erodes.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
The disinformation pushed by these types of influencers confuses audiences, leaves them less informed, and erodes trust in actual journalism.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
Copper erodes naturally during the distillation process, Morris told me.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
That erodes public trust in the armed forces.
—Kristina Mani, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Every false certainty erodes the trust that holds the fragile bridge between patients and their doctors.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
The carmaker's woes point to a wider challenge as peers in the European sector look to navigate the global EV shift, as fierce price wars and an economic slowdown in China erodes demand, especially for higher-end brands like Porsche.
—USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
This phenomenon, masked by high output, stems from endless goal-setting that erodes intrinsic motivation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The West is now splitting apart, as its meaning drifts from one of geopolitical and ideological solidarity toward a more civilizational concept, particularly in the United States, and confidence in the transatlantic and other alliances erodes.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
The disinformation pushed by these types of influencers confuses audiences, leaves them less informed, and erodes trust in actual journalism.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
Copper erodes naturally during the distillation process, Morris told me.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erodes
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Yelp has named a Milwaukee restaurant among the top 20 halal eats in the United States.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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This eats like a parfait—everything is all together in one perfect bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Still heartbroken years after the split, Richard wears his anger and pain on his sleeve, but his only goal in life is to keep his daughter safe.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
6 Oct. 2025
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Her design uses the Union Jack for the lining that Yasmin Le Bon wears in the campaign with a Breton T-shirt, white trousers and riding boots.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These newly aware companies’ high-speed trading of financial projects destroys the Earth itself, forcing humans to flee to the margins of the solar system.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Sep. 2025
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Most of the time, a person’s immune system identifies and destroys these cells.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
24 Sep. 2025
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Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, beautiful and successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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Risk perceptions keep capital in safe markets, compliance-heavy rules choke local access, and misinformation corrodes trust in the very tools meant to help.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This coating reduces absorbency, causes discoloration, and can trap bacteria and odors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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This robot vacuum reduces daily chores, keeping floors clean of dirt, dust, and pet hair with minimal effort.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Specifically, Byron’s enthusiasm for Guinness — the beer and the family — rubs him the wrong way.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ray, grateful for the distraction, rubs my Lab behind his ears and tells me how much Michelle loved dogs.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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But how often can the Pats bank on Drake Maye enjoying the best start of his career, while Antonio Gibson erases a Dolphins punt return touchdown with his own return touchdown on the next play?—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Erodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erodes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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