ERODES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

erodes

verb

present tense third-person singular of erode

as in eats

to consume or wear away gradually the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings

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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 However, 10 minutes of heart is hardly enough to save a 97-minute movie, as any hope for a satisfying experience erodes in the 87 minutes that precede it. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Almost 30 years of pursuit not only erodes the bonds within the local community but mirror the fate of a whole nation, leaving everyone to reflect on their own personal responsibility. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 Asian states, for their part, see Russia’s shocking use of force as a sign of the risks that face them if the military balance with China erodes further. — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 The high-pressure stream erodes the lighter-colored soft spring wood that’s found between the dark grain bands of summer-wood. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 Once the decision is made, continuing to relitigate it creates confusion, erodes trust, and slows execution. — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 As the high pressure ridge erodes between Saturday and Sunday, winds will roar out of the north over coastal Northern California. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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Drake noted that the company’s traditional customer makes less than $100,000 a year — a cohort that has had less wiggle room in their wallets lately as the rising cost of living eats away at their disposable income.

— Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Denise and the kids are horrified and have to leave quickly as the dinosaur eats what’s left of the devoted dad.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of eats

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T cells, a type of immune cell that detects and destroys infected or abnormal cells, normally perform this inspection.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The white dwarf emits radiation and produces a giant gas bubble—the lion’s face—that destroys dust in its path.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of destroys

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Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
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

Definition of frays

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According to Con Ed, the top cause of manhole fires is the salt used to treat snow, which corrodes electrical wires.

— Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
From that moment suspicion corrodes old loyalties, and the village’s Muslims are evacuated to a refugee camp for transport to Pakistan.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Definition of corrodes

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Bright colors pop across the entire massive IPS panel, even at different viewing angles, and a zippy 100Hz refresh rate reduces lag and keeps everything on-screen smooth.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Swimming also reduces stress as rhythmic breathing and movement trigger the release of brain chemicals such as endorphins and dopamine, which produce a sense of euphoria and well-being.

— Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduces

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Nothing erases the toll of 12,000 steps quite like a 60-minute Herbal Bliss healing journey.

— DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
To be sure, charitable bequests are also fully deductible against the estate tax, which means the destination (charity) is what erases Buffett’s tax liability.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026

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