1
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
Sometimes, both groups split the cost of major repairs, like recent upgrades to the eroding south porch.
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Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
The move has raised concerns about eroding the freedom of navigation on which global trade depends.
—Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Several speakers pointed to a growing body of research showing that minor stops disproportionately affect Black and brown motorists and do little to combat violent crime while eroding public trust.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Tariffs are rising and trust between nations is eroding.
—Big Think, 7 May 2026
The work itself will depict scenes such as flowing waterfalls and eroding winds alongside signs of civilization including cabins, keyboards, and vehicles.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 6 May 2026
Without accounting for these less tangible values of nature, increasingly extreme climate impacts will keep eroding the experiences, livelihoods and connections that sustain the well-being of millions of Americans.
—Kyle Manley, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The global memory chip shortage is eroding profit margins for its Switch 2.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Back when the general plan was created in 2004, there wasn’t even any mention of climate resilience — the effects of sea level rise and eroding beaches had not yet taken hold.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
The move has raised concerns about eroding the freedom of navigation on which global trade depends.
—Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Several speakers pointed to a growing body of research showing that minor stops disproportionately affect Black and brown motorists and do little to combat violent crime while eroding public trust.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Tariffs are rising and trust between nations is eroding.
—Big Think, 7 May 2026
The work itself will depict scenes such as flowing waterfalls and eroding winds alongside signs of civilization including cabins, keyboards, and vehicles.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 6 May 2026
Without accounting for these less tangible values of nature, increasingly extreme climate impacts will keep eroding the experiences, livelihoods and connections that sustain the well-being of millions of Americans.
—Kyle Manley, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The global memory chip shortage is eroding profit margins for its Switch 2.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Back when the general plan was created in 2004, there wasn’t even any mention of climate resilience — the effects of sea level rise and eroding beaches had not yet taken hold.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroding
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The only other people in the restaurant were two of Magyar’s aides and Miklós, his son, who sat at a nearby table eating burrata.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Some health experts note, however, that these forms may provide less fiber and fewer benefits than eating the whole vegetable.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The dobby border reinforces vulnerable areas, helping prevent fraying and stretching over time.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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The mayor’s veto eliminated a measure to reduce public hostility at a time of toxic divisions fraying the city.—
Andrew Cuomo,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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In the team's binary merger model, the compact object is close enough to its stellar companion to rip off its outer hydrogen layer without completely destroying the star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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The fires hit close to home, destroying both Pratt’s Pacific Palisades residence and his parents’ home.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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One image showed Alba enjoying a more casual meal with her pal while wearing an LA baseball cap.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Emma Bailey Leary, who manages events for Bart’s Books, the town’s storied outdoor bookshop, wandered in wearing head-to-toe fuchsia.—
Priyanka Mattoo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Pettis took out a paper towel and began rubbing the paints together on the easel.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Also, avoid rubbing the scent onto your skin, as this degrades the fragrance.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Unfortunately, facilities at public parks and libraries close at nightfall, greatly reducing the number of bathrooms available.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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In the surgical procedure, a v-shape of the lower lid is removed thereby shortening the area and reducing the defect.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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“Eroding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroding. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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