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 Yet if retention and expansion are not embedded into the sales KPI structure, the system continues to reward behavior that erodes enterprise value. — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 High inflation erodes purchasing power, drives up borrowing costs, and triggers more uncertainty for companies and consumers, Sowerby said. — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The reassuring finding, across the research represented in the room at the CIFAR workshop, is that candidness about uncertainty generally maintains or builds trust rather than erodes it. — Aleeza Gerstein, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 The vision ultimately describes a county where growth enhances rather than erodes the characteristics that make Placer distinct. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 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

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Hailey seems like one of those women who eats one meal of Taco Bell a day and hasn’t exercised since Friends was on the air.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
When the time is right, the snake jumps into action and eats the bird.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of eats

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The approval marks another step forward for patients with spinal muscular atrophy, a rare and progressive disease that destroys nerve cells that control speaking, breathing, and walking.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
Among other things, Hinduism reveres femininity through the worship of powerful goddesses, including Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom; Kali, the goddess who destroys evil and ego; and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 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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The element reacts violently with moisture, corrodes rapidly in normal air, and poses an immediate fire hazard if exposed to humidity.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of corrodes

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Where appropriate, allowing patients to schedule routine appointments also reduces unnecessary back-and-forth with the practice.

— Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Rather than mine the archive wholesale, Icons reduces recognizable Borgo signatures to their foundations, preserving the rigor while shifting their expression.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of reduces

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Achord stands behind Smack each time and, before one kick, rubs his belly with his other hand over his head as some sort of signal.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
But during the following two years, Van Lith saw only gigantic tracks and adrenaline-inspiring antler rubs that had been left behind by the buck of his dreams.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rubs

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With only Lucien, a freshly out twink with more heart than abs, still by his side, Jim must race to find a cure before the disease erases the community that once worshipped him.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Nothing erases the toll of 12,000 steps quite like a 60-minute Herbal Bliss healing journey.

— DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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