ERODES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

erodes

verb

present tense third-person singular of erode

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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 That reduces the value organizations get from AI and erodes confidence in AI systems. — Tim Beerman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 As the heat dome erodes over the course of this week, the upper atmosphere begins to level out. — Sean MacAday 6, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 Ten Democratic lawmakers told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a letter Sunday that his gutting of a program focused on protecting civilians is a leadership failure that imperils service members and erodes the military’s moral standing. — Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 6 July 2026

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As for dining options, Cafe Genevieve serves an excellent breakfast and brunch, and Million Dollar Cowboy Bar draws crowds for a taste of Western-style eats like bison burgers and elk sliders.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
The research shows that heat can reduce how much someone eats in one sitting.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

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That patience pays off in the way Extrait wears so richly, albeit noticeably softer and more enveloping than its raw materials read on paper.

— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Violet Spurgeon wears a yellow dress, a rainbow sash, a tiara and a pair of boxing gloves with her name printed across them.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of wears

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The finale’s real tragedy is that Max, in his own warped pursuit of justice, destroys everyone around him before being forced to see his entire crusade differently.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026
Alas the aforementioned entity has invaded MJ’s mind, if not body, and destroys any idea that this passionate moment was actually real.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 July 2026

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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

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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
The model has helped the team build detailed simulations of how chromium specifically corrodes when exposed to FLiNaK salt under different levels of mechanical stress and changes in the orientation of the metal surface.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of corrodes

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Supporting our employees reduces burnout, improves retention, strengthens decision-making and helps ensure exceptional service for Washington County residents.

— Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2026
For silent navigation, the Logitech Silent Wireless Mouse reduces click sounds by over 90% without sacrificing tactile feel.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduces

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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
His best friend, Jacob Batalan’s Ned, and his girlfriend, Zendaya’s MJ, have been right by his side through most of the movie; at the end, a mystical spell erases their memory of him, ostensibly forever.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 28 July 2026

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