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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
Others warned holding funding flat without hearing the district’s needs erodes trust and leaves key decisions about staffing, resources and student support happening without transparency.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Inflation erodes the coin’s buying power every year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Affordability issues explain part of the apprehension; increasingly, young people have been priced out of the housing market, breeding a resentment that erodes faith in institutions — and in capitalism itself.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
That reflex delays care and erodes trust.
—Liz Koch, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
When people fear being replaced or don’t know what’s coming, trust erodes.
—Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Others contend that legitimizing him erodes Democratic credibility on antisemitism and other issues, handing Republicans ammunition heading into the midterms.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
When trust erodes, preventative care, cooperation and psychological well-being decline-leading to worse health outcomes across the population.
—Dr. Howard A. Selinger, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Nothing erodes confidence faster than fumbling for lockboxes, waiting on unresponsive listing agents, or showing a space that clearly doesn’t fit.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Inflation erodes the coin’s buying power every year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Affordability issues explain part of the apprehension; increasingly, young people have been priced out of the housing market, breeding a resentment that erodes faith in institutions — and in capitalism itself.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
That reflex delays care and erodes trust.
—Liz Koch, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
When people fear being replaced or don’t know what’s coming, trust erodes.
—Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Others contend that legitimizing him erodes Democratic credibility on antisemitism and other issues, handing Republicans ammunition heading into the midterms.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
When trust erodes, preventative care, cooperation and psychological well-being decline-leading to worse health outcomes across the population.
—Dr. Howard A. Selinger, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Nothing erodes confidence faster than fumbling for lockboxes, waiting on unresponsive listing agents, or showing a space that clearly doesn’t fit.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erodes
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Well, a pig is an animal that eats its own feces.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Housing eats 25% to 35% of an American paycheck.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Isabella is thin and tall, and wears high heels and low-cut dresses.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Prince Harry wears a serious expression with an earpiece at the Kyiv Security Forum in Kyiv, Ukraine on April 23.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Levine Cava said the Kelly Tractor project destroys too many wetlands and bypasses county rules on approving development proposed outside Miami-Dade’s Urban Development Boundary.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The novel begins with a deadly fire that destroys two tenements.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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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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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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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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Animal advocates have long pushed the city to legalize TNR, saying the practice reduces unwarranted litters, euthanasia and shelter intake while improving the health of feral cats.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a sliding divider that provides a privacy barrier from the aisle and, according to the manufacturer, reduces noise from the galley and bathroom.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
23 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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None of this erases the progress Illinois has made.—
Sonya M. Harper,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the staggering amount of money poured into this club by BlueCo over the past three years drowns out all attempts at mitigation and erases all excuses.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Erodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erodes. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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