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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
That erodes trust in the fairness of our elections and weakens confidence in our democracy.
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The Editorial Board, Daily News, 29 May 2026
In no uncertain terms, the absence of those issues is bewildering, erodes the entire report’s credibility, and demands an explanation.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
When politics, favoritism or silence around problems replace merit and transparency, trust erodes quickly.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Such behavior drags out court proceedings, drives up costs, and erodes trust in lawyers, Chen said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 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
Jacobs and Booth argued that hiring David Geier compromises the integrity of the scientific process, erodes public trust, and provides a platform for unreliable information.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
And when trust erodes, so does investment.
—Bedassa Tadesse, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
The liberal order erodes in a slow-motion collapse.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The Editorial Board, Daily News, 29 May 2026
In no uncertain terms, the absence of those issues is bewildering, erodes the entire report’s credibility, and demands an explanation.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
When politics, favoritism or silence around problems replace merit and transparency, trust erodes quickly.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Such behavior drags out court proceedings, drives up costs, and erodes trust in lawyers, Chen said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 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
Jacobs and Booth argued that hiring David Geier compromises the integrity of the scientific process, erodes public trust, and provides a platform for unreliable information.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
And when trust erodes, so does investment.
—Bedassa Tadesse, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
The liberal order erodes in a slow-motion collapse.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erodes
Verb
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Miranda eats chalk instead of her girlfriend.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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After an active day, guests return for dinners that range from chuck wagon eats to meals prepared by award-winning chefs.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Wiley often wears her hair in a stretched state, combing through her gray coils with a blow dryer before doing a braid-out.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 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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Lead from pipes corrodes and leaches into drinking water.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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It was also found that the battery uses a tabless, a double-aluminum current collector design that reduces resistance and ensures a uniform temperature distribution—and also mirrors the current design of Tesla batteries.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 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
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Continuing its focus on privacy, the app features a flame button that instantly erases all your history.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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Antler erases this stereotype once and for all by emphasizing all things artisanal, warmth-exuding, and high-texture with its summer launch.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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“Erodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erodes. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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