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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
Performance can remain visible even while relational health erodes.
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Britton Bloch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Multiple groups complained that the amendment erodes CPUC’s oversight authority, unfairly benefits big companies such as A&T and would lead to a host of potential problems hurting customers in rural as well as urban areas.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
Ellison denounces the allegations as a baseless political stunt, warning that using prosecutorial power to pursue rivals instead of protecting public programs erodes trust in democratic institutions.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Researchers are already documenting how using AI tools in these contexts likely erodes critical thinking skills.
—Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Advertisement How inequality erodes the ballot box In a landmark analysis using data from the V-Dem Institute, scholars Eli Rau and Susan Stokes studied democratic backsliding in dozens of countries since the turn of the 21st century.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
For many leaders, these early signals feel definitive, reinforcing the belief that privacy regulation erodes company value.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 June 2026
That erodes trust in the fairness of our elections and weakens confidence in our democracy.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 29 May 2026
In no uncertain terms, the absence of those issues is bewildering, erodes the entire report’s credibility, and demands an explanation.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Britton Bloch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Multiple groups complained that the amendment erodes CPUC’s oversight authority, unfairly benefits big companies such as A&T and would lead to a host of potential problems hurting customers in rural as well as urban areas.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
Ellison denounces the allegations as a baseless political stunt, warning that using prosecutorial power to pursue rivals instead of protecting public programs erodes trust in democratic institutions.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Researchers are already documenting how using AI tools in these contexts likely erodes critical thinking skills.
—Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Advertisement How inequality erodes the ballot box In a landmark analysis using data from the V-Dem Institute, scholars Eli Rau and Susan Stokes studied democratic backsliding in dozens of countries since the turn of the 21st century.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
For many leaders, these early signals feel definitive, reinforcing the belief that privacy regulation erodes company value.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 June 2026
That erodes trust in the fairness of our elections and weakens confidence in our democracy.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 29 May 2026
In no uncertain terms, the absence of those issues is bewildering, erodes the entire report’s credibility, and demands an explanation.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erodes
Verb
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McGinniss watches and lives and eats with the team, painting enchanting portraits of the team hierarchy at work over many-course meals.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The screwworm is actually a fly, which produces a larva that eats live flesh instead of dead material.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The formula leaves skin with a velvety matte, poreless finish and wears beautifully under makeup thanks to its blurring effect.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Kate Middleton often wears styles in bright, bold colors with contrasting white collars and cuffs, an element Diana also often employed.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Standard recycling destroys the whole part just to clean it.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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The mechanism is an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase, or PPO, abundant in bananas, which destroys flavanols both during blending and inside the stomach.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
Verb
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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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This corrodes faith in our democratic system.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Lead from pipes corrodes and leaches into drinking water.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The future demands a neutral, interoperable and intelligent global trade infrastructure that reduces friction, expands inclusion and restores trust across borders.—
Meelan Gupta,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Unplugging protects against power surges and reduces fire hazards.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The plastic bristles coax out loose hair as your cat rubs against it.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 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
Verb
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Continuing its focus on privacy, the app features a flame button that instantly erases all your history.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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Antler erases this stereotype once and for all by emphasizing all things artisanal, warmth-exuding, and high-texture with its summer launch.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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