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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
Higher insurance and financing costs would be reflected as a sanctions premium on Russian crude, widening the discount to Brent and eroding Russia’s net revenue, the analysis said.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
But Congress has increasingly rejected his agenda, underscoring his eroding grip on power.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
For some Israeli observers and politicians, the magnitude of American involvement could entrench the perception that Israel is dependent on US permission, eroding its sovereignty and freedom to apply force.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
But new data shows that the diversity, equity and inclusion backlash is shifting boardroom demographics once again, eroding gains made by women and people of color as corporations hire White men at the fastest clip in years.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Restricting rights, eroding democracy These attacks on education are not only academic matters.
—Elizabeth Anne Wood, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
In a world where long-term predictability is eroding, capital-intensive investments are becoming increasingly risky.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
How does his latest book hold up in an age of eroding reality?
—Astead W. Herndon Astead W. Herndon Emily Bazelon Parul Sehgal Andrew Ross Sorkin Kwame Anthony Appiah Lisa Donovan Julian Brave Noisecat John Hodgman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Papua New Guinea and Myanmar have also tweaked their entry policies, which boosted other passports’ rankings while further eroding that of the US.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
But Congress has increasingly rejected his agenda, underscoring his eroding grip on power.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
For some Israeli observers and politicians, the magnitude of American involvement could entrench the perception that Israel is dependent on US permission, eroding its sovereignty and freedom to apply force.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
But new data shows that the diversity, equity and inclusion backlash is shifting boardroom demographics once again, eroding gains made by women and people of color as corporations hire White men at the fastest clip in years.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Restricting rights, eroding democracy These attacks on education are not only academic matters.
—Elizabeth Anne Wood, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
In a world where long-term predictability is eroding, capital-intensive investments are becoming increasingly risky.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
How does his latest book hold up in an age of eroding reality?
—Astead W. Herndon Astead W. Herndon Emily Bazelon Parul Sehgal Andrew Ross Sorkin Kwame Anthony Appiah Lisa Donovan Julian Brave Noisecat John Hodgman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Papua New Guinea and Myanmar have also tweaked their entry policies, which boosted other passports’ rankings while further eroding that of the US.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroding
Verb
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This could make eating more enjoyable, leading to eating more.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The video showed dozens of videos and pictures sent to her, all featuring people eating McDonald's fries as a show of solidarity.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The line between college sports—at least at the power conference level—and pro sports appears to be fraying and, thus far, hasn’t deterred college fans from following their favorite teams.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Al-Omari is uneasy about signs that Arab unity on disarmament is already fraying.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Overdevelopment destroying our communities.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Unless this is another ploy by women who are intent on destroying each other.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Lawrence, Sienna Miller, and more stars have been wearing outerwear that adds an instant elegant touch to outfits (even sweatpants).—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Steve Madden Mellow Cognac Suede These Steve Madden clogs remind me of the platform Ugg shoes everyone was wearing this time last year.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bathroom Sinks and Mirrors Bathroom mirrors and sinks are quick to show signs of use over the course of a week, and rubbing them down will make all of the difference.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Leave it on dirty spots for just a minute before rubbing residue away with a soft cloth.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Solutions like breathable film packaging and smart logistics play a crucial role in reducing waste and prolonging shelf life.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including diet, exercise, sleep, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding sugar, eliminating tobacco, and curbing or skipping alcoholic beverages altogether, play a role in reducing early breast cancer recurrence.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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