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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 that confidence erodes, the legitimacy of the entire system is placed at risk.
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Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Public trust erodes when resources concentrate at the top.
—Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 12 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
This, in turn, erodes the public health infrastructure that federal funding helps build and maintain.
—Max Crowley, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Public trust erodes when enforcement appears shielded from routine scrutiny.
—Dave Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Hidden compliance friction that erodes the very margins sourcing teams worked to protect.
—Muchaneta Ten Napel, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Even if the lab results look identical, that sensory mismatch erodes confidence.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Public trust erodes when resources concentrate at the top.
—Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 12 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
This, in turn, erodes the public health infrastructure that federal funding helps build and maintain.
—Max Crowley, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Public trust erodes when enforcement appears shielded from routine scrutiny.
—Dave Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Hidden compliance friction that erodes the very margins sourcing teams worked to protect.
—Muchaneta Ten Napel, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Even if the lab results look identical, that sensory mismatch erodes confidence.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erodes
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This ultra-slim robot features a staggering 22,000Pa of HyperForce suction and a zero-tangling design that eats pet hair for breakfast.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Still, the Magic loved Bane’s competitive spirit and refusal to play nice in a league that eats the meek for breakfast.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Fredericksburg still wears its German heritage on its sleeve, evident throughout Main Street architecture and a lively cluster of biergartens and long-running seasonal festivals.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Pegula tends to go about her business quietly, relying on a calm temperament and a methodical style that wears opponents down over time.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, as with alcohol, gambling also destroys lives.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Israel routinely destroys equipment meant for reconstruction; Human Rights Watch found that Israel had destroyed more than 360 heavy machines — bulldozers, excavators, and factories producing asphalt and cement — in four different attacks in south Lebanon.—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 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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Recycling sports equipment not only keeps it out of landfills, but reduces the need for new equipment to be manufactured, Clarkin said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Being up to date on taxes reduces the amount of penalties and interest that builds from waiting.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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What rubs us the wrong way is the suggestion that this proposal is purely about sustainability.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 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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But a 4-6-3 double play erases the threat.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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The irony being that, according to Over The Cap, Hendrickson’s signing erases a 2027 comp pick that would have gone to the Ravens and sends one to Cincinnati.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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