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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
The flow around the spacecraft erodes the surface, and particles get ejected as a constant stream.
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Julian Dossett, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Trust erodes not just in technology, but in leadership’s ability to steer it responsibly.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
As that infrastructure erodes, what replaces it increasingly asks filmmakers to do all of it.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Insurance industry representative Sektnan said the market won’t recover without even faster reviews of rate hike petitions as otherwise inflation erodes the value of premium increases.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Huffman said tying American identity to Christian identity not only erodes the country’s founding principles, but is also out of touch with an increasingly pluralistic society, where nearly 1 in 3 people now identifies as religiously unaffiliated.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
When that confidence erodes, the legitimacy of the entire system is placed at risk.
—Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
And once a stream erodes its banks, flooding can encroach on nearby infrastructure like bridges or homes.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
When the conversation centers on the broker’s accomplishments instead of the owner’s needs, confidence erodes.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Julian Dossett, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Trust erodes not just in technology, but in leadership’s ability to steer it responsibly.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
As that infrastructure erodes, what replaces it increasingly asks filmmakers to do all of it.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Insurance industry representative Sektnan said the market won’t recover without even faster reviews of rate hike petitions as otherwise inflation erodes the value of premium increases.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Huffman said tying American identity to Christian identity not only erodes the country’s founding principles, but is also out of touch with an increasingly pluralistic society, where nearly 1 in 3 people now identifies as religiously unaffiliated.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
When that confidence erodes, the legitimacy of the entire system is placed at risk.
—Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
And once a stream erodes its banks, flooding can encroach on nearby infrastructure like bridges or homes.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
When the conversation centers on the broker’s accomplishments instead of the owner’s needs, confidence erodes.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erodes
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For anyone who eats outdoors along Miami-Dade’s coastline, the findings offer a new way to understand the gulls circling overhead.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Because of that, Moody’s has taken a number of downward ratings actions against producers, because the oversupply eats away at margins and the capacity to pay debt is eroding.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Backed by solid work by a handful of other writers, the actor wears all of Shah’s unlikeable qualities while still somehow managing to be, well, fairly likeable.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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In addition to his bedazzled Whoop, the Los Angeles Lakers star wears incredible watches by Audemars Piguet, Rolex, and Patek Philippe on his other wrist.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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The extreme heat kills the plant tissue immediately and typically destroys the roots of many weed species.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 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
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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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Long before neuroscience confirmed it, the sages understood that sustained outrage narrows perception, impairs judgment, and corrodes community.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Saltwater corrodes the moving parts, and marine life like barnacles can jam blades.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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By banning advertising by legal operators during live sporting events and sharply limiting promotions, the proposal drastically reduces the visibility of the regulated market.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Technologies such as Revo-Su, which significantly reduces water consumption, and B210, which enables biodegradability in stretch fabrics, are direct outcomes of this focus.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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It can be added to marinades, soups, sauces, rubs, and is often on the table to be added to whatever dish is being served.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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That prescription erases one-quarter of the shortfalls and saves $190 billion over the next decade.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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But a 4-6-3 double play erases the threat.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Erodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erodes. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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