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as in eating
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in fraying
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 eroding
Kaua'i’s northwest coast is one of the world's most rapidly eroding shores.
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Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
As many others have noted, including Fortune contributor Bhaskar Chakravorti, dean of global business at the Tufts Fletcher School, this is now structurally unwinding, rather than slowly eroding.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 May 2026
With rising prices eroding Americans’ incomes, consumers are saving less to keep spending.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
International watchdogs warn of democratic backsliding under Vucic, citing police abuses and pressure on critics, while Serbia’s bid for European Union membership faces potential funding cuts over eroding rule of law.
—Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The Fed itself projects inflation may not return to target for two more years, a stretch that risks eroding public confidence that longer-term prices will stay anchored.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Other analysts also underlined the tension over whether a studio buyer may compromise Imax’s neutral movie release model by favoring their own tentpole releases and eroding the platform’s value to competitors.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
But the premium that justifies the valuation is eroding fastest in exactly the segments the labs need to dominate.
—Deirdre Bosa,jasmine Wu, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Some lingering dark clouds Despite these promising developments, a different storm is eroding the bedrock upon which the national weather forecast enterprise sits.
—Brian Tang, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
As many others have noted, including Fortune contributor Bhaskar Chakravorti, dean of global business at the Tufts Fletcher School, this is now structurally unwinding, rather than slowly eroding.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 May 2026
With rising prices eroding Americans’ incomes, consumers are saving less to keep spending.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
International watchdogs warn of democratic backsliding under Vucic, citing police abuses and pressure on critics, while Serbia’s bid for European Union membership faces potential funding cuts over eroding rule of law.
—Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The Fed itself projects inflation may not return to target for two more years, a stretch that risks eroding public confidence that longer-term prices will stay anchored.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Other analysts also underlined the tension over whether a studio buyer may compromise Imax’s neutral movie release model by favoring their own tentpole releases and eroding the platform’s value to competitors.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
But the premium that justifies the valuation is eroding fastest in exactly the segments the labs need to dominate.
—Deirdre Bosa,jasmine Wu, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Some lingering dark clouds Despite these promising developments, a different storm is eroding the bedrock upon which the national weather forecast enterprise sits.
—Brian Tang, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroding
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Cats become infected by eating raw meat, birds, mice or contaminated soil, and only cats that are actively shedding parasites in their stool can spread it.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Now regaled to one wall, the kitchen boasts even more counter space, as well as overhead cabinetry and an adjacent eating nook.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Repairing the country’s fraying social ties will be a challenge.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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And with the existing safety net of services fraying as never before, our work is more important than ever.—
Deidre Johnson,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
Verb
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It was compounded when a West Contra Costa storage unit caught fire, destroying Alvin’s belongings, their mother testified.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Truly domesticating bees required a hive with movable frames, one that would allow beekeepers to examine their bees and harvest honey without destroying the colony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Sometimes foot pain really does come down to wearing completely flat sandals on repeat, and this pair feels like a smarter swap.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Vargas plans on wearing sunglasses Sunday.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Pour the marinade over and turn to thoroughly coat the chicken, rubbing the marinade between the skin and meat.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Throughout all three births, her husband’s role remained focused on supporting her through labor by rubbing her back, encouraging her through contractions and helping create a calm environment in the delivery room.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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But after years of record investment by the state in such wildfire risk mitigation, two key money sources are drying up, potentially reducing the state’s annual budget for vegetation removal by hundreds of millions of dollars.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Although reducing carbon pollution, which stays in the atmosphere for hundreds of years, is key to tackling the climate crisis, slashing methane has been seen as something of a low-hanging fruit.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Eroding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroding. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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