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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
Mammoth bluffs followed by last-minute retreats only deepened perceptions of inconsistency, further eroding deterrence.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
European carmakers lose premium brand status in China European carmakers are losing their premium brand status in China, as younger consumers opt for cars from domestic brands, further eroding Western firms’ prospects in a cutthroat global market.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Gerrymandering reduces electoral competition, entrenches incumbents and marginalizes whole communities, ultimately eroding public trust in democracy.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
That trust has been eroding for years as Congress kept members in their jobs too long after evidence emerged of wrongdoing.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
America’s standing in the world is eroding by the day.
—John Whitehead, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Public health experts have pointed to the role of vaccine misinformation in eroding trust and contributing to low immunization coverage during that period.
—Will Walters, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
LeVota and others have accused White of eroding the county’s relationships with both teams.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
In the years following the departure of Ailes, many critics further assailed the network for eroding any line between news reporting and commentary and political advocacy.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
European carmakers lose premium brand status in China European carmakers are losing their premium brand status in China, as younger consumers opt for cars from domestic brands, further eroding Western firms’ prospects in a cutthroat global market.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Gerrymandering reduces electoral competition, entrenches incumbents and marginalizes whole communities, ultimately eroding public trust in democracy.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
That trust has been eroding for years as Congress kept members in their jobs too long after evidence emerged of wrongdoing.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
America’s standing in the world is eroding by the day.
—John Whitehead, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Public health experts have pointed to the role of vaccine misinformation in eroding trust and contributing to low immunization coverage during that period.
—Will Walters, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
LeVota and others have accused White of eroding the county’s relationships with both teams.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
In the years following the departure of Ailes, many critics further assailed the network for eroding any line between news reporting and commentary and political advocacy.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroding
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The shots rang out from the back of the ballroom as attendees were eating their first course, several minutes after White House Correspondents’ Association President Weija Jiang delivered remarks.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2026
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But doubters who scoffed back then may be eating their words now.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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An elite soldier with a fraying mind is sent deep into a wartime nightmare, and the sweaty performances, bold musical choices, and beautiful cinematography take us there.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Use a soft brush — or even a toothbrush for tight crevices — and go gentle to avoid fraying the material.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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As Miles manages to lift up Lily and get her out of there, MPKs start hurling flash-bangs, destroying the Ed Baldwin shrine and shooting a couple of protesters in the process.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian forces are systematically striking Russian oil refineries, pipelines, and storage facilities over 600 miles inside Russia, destroying tens of billions in infrastructure and disrupting Moscow’s war finances.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Eli Heidenreich walked down the long corridor, wearing his Navy service dress blues and the emotion of the moment all over his face.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Probably one of the most ingrained is wearing pastels during the spring and summer months, with trendsetters and designers rallying around one specific shade for the past sever seasons.—
Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
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Harvest quinoa by hitting the flower stalks against a hard surface or rubbing them between your hands to separate the seeds from the flower parts or chaff.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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An employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds at the sushi bar, and the inspector wants to see 10-15 seconds of your hands rubbing each other.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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MacRumors thinks this could end up reducing the thickness of the iPhone’s display stack while improving brightness and minimizing power use.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Airhart ethos is focused on reducing the cognitive drain on the pilot.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Eroding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroding. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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