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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
Inconsistent tone weakens the brand, while inaccurate content or misaligned personalization erodes customer trust and costs conversions.
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Georg Ell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Democrats plan to push weekly war powers votes and military funding limits as Republican support erodes, partly driven by concerns about rising gas prices heading into November elections.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Stone erodes pretty dramatically when a river is pushing more than 3,000 gallons of water over it every second.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Every additional day in deep space will increase their exposure to deadly cosmic radiation, while isolation gnaws at their minds and microgravity erodes their muscles.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Here in the muddy middle is where confidence erodes, not because the writer lacks ability but because the process becomes complex.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
The pattern held up consistently — later-day caffeine pushes sleep back and erodes its quality.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
That inconsistency weakens the institution, erodes public trust, and leaves voters increasingly frustrated with both parties.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
People don’t know what’s getting done, when it will be done or who is responsible — and that erodes trust.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Georg Ell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Democrats plan to push weekly war powers votes and military funding limits as Republican support erodes, partly driven by concerns about rising gas prices heading into November elections.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Stone erodes pretty dramatically when a river is pushing more than 3,000 gallons of water over it every second.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Every additional day in deep space will increase their exposure to deadly cosmic radiation, while isolation gnaws at their minds and microgravity erodes their muscles.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Here in the muddy middle is where confidence erodes, not because the writer lacks ability but because the process becomes complex.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
The pattern held up consistently — later-day caffeine pushes sleep back and erodes its quality.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
That inconsistency weakens the institution, erodes public trust, and leaves voters increasingly frustrated with both parties.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
People don’t know what’s getting done, when it will be done or who is responsible — and that erodes trust.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erodes
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The May new moon also provides a longer window for viewing the deep sky wonder compared to the June new moon, which occurs close to the summer solstice, when twilight eats further into the dark of night.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Newsom eats cake à la Marie Antoinette.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Julianne Hough wears her shorty-shorts to show off her glorious dancer legs at the Disney Upfront in New York City on May 12.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Most of the shirts Mason wears follow a visual script that is different from your standardized button-downs.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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After hundreds to thousands of years, the feeding black hole or neutron star falls into the stellar core and destroys it, creating a luminous emission.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Federal debt destroys wealth and impedes economic growth.—
Rose Evans
May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 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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Antisemitism weakens trust, corrodes pluralism and damages the social fabric on which diverse communities depend.—
Laurence Milstein,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 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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The system enables closed-loop recycling, which extends material life cycles and reduces cotton emissions and pollution.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Oatmeal's beta-glucan fiber helps curb hunger, supports weight loss, and reduces harmful visceral fat.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Leclerc cuts the chicane, but which point the chasing George Russell fully erases the 14-second gap Leclerc had when the lap commenced.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Through innovative features, quality materials, and high design, the Rocket proved to be an impressively responsive, multi-functional tool that erases nearly all the friction associated with tripods and heavy gear.—
Robb Rice,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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“Erodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erodes. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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