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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
When voter registration statistics appear to exceed plausible eligible-population benchmarks, public confidence erodes, even if there is an administrative explanation.
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Reardon Sullivan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
That erodes the simplicity people often associate with owning physical gold.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
If someone close erodes your self-belief, that’s not a loving situation.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
When that trust erodes, investment moves.
—Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
Without that, trust in the legal system erodes, and survivors are left feeling that the full truth and full accountability may never come.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
This erodes the conditions of human dignity, and this shift is arriving faster than our capacity to understand it, outpacing the norms that ordinarily govern meaningful speech—personal, communal, organizational, and institutional.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
Election integrity is the bedrock of our republic— without secure and trustworthy elections, public confidence erodes and our democracy is undermined.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Confusion emerges as trust erodes Some have applauded the moves.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Reardon Sullivan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
That erodes the simplicity people often associate with owning physical gold.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
If someone close erodes your self-belief, that’s not a loving situation.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
When that trust erodes, investment moves.
—Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
Without that, trust in the legal system erodes, and survivors are left feeling that the full truth and full accountability may never come.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
This erodes the conditions of human dignity, and this shift is arriving faster than our capacity to understand it, outpacing the norms that ordinarily govern meaningful speech—personal, communal, organizational, and institutional.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
Election integrity is the bedrock of our republic— without secure and trustworthy elections, public confidence erodes and our democracy is undermined.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Confusion emerges as trust erodes Some have applauded the moves.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erodes
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At the pre-match, there will be a live DJ, delicious eats from local food trucks, inflatable soccer games, the inflatable FCC slide and more.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Feb. 2026
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Without Callie around, the chasm between Minnie — who holds an after-school job and eats microwaved junk at home — and Callie’s other friends feels wider than ever.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Colin cooks Ray meals, sleeps on the floor while Ray takes the bed, lets Ray shave his hair off, and wears a lock on a chain around his neck.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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The straight edge feels almost refreshingly new and when Rihanna wears it, the look naturally gains an extra dose of coolness.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, a team identified the molecular mechanisms behind the microbe that destroys bananas.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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View gallery - 3 images Watch as a team of drones destroys their target in a demonstration of Fury.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 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
Verb
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This abundance reduces material costs and supply chain risks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Removing whey from yogurt reduces the amount of carbs and sugar and concentrates more protein per ounce as a result.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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This might happen because antler rubs strip bark away, revealing lignin-rich inner wood that reemits the longer wavelengths in a way bark does not.—
Anirban Mukhopadhyay,
Scientific American,
21 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, Martin’s blunt and borderline rude bedside manner rubs the quirky, needy locals the wrong way, including schoolteacher Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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Food and drink The casual, open-plan kitchen erases the divide between Sussurro’s chefs and guests, inviting collaboration and conversation sparked by the display of fresh produce harvested straight from the on-site garden or sourced from organic farmers’ markets.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The second annual Jambaloo erases that notion.—
Thor Christensen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Erodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erodes. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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