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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
Projects that bypass rigorous upfront analysis often end up relying on emergency mitigation, enforcement-heavy solutions, and costly redesigns, eroding public trust along the way.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
When the stock finally gets momentum, Cramer said the sellers appear, eroding the gains.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
By rejecting independent scrutiny, the federal government risks eroding trust not just in ICE, but in law enforcement writ large.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
And there are signs that assumptions about men’s unwillingness to use such products are eroding.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
The middle ground in cinema is eroding, so to speak, in favour of either massive tentpole event films or direct to streaming content.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
For this new study, a group of federal scientists ran an analysis comparing how much flooding South Florida’s coast would see today in a hurricane versus after a century of eroding reefs.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
This could spark spiraling inflation, eroding savings and purchasing power, similar to historical crises in Argentina or the Weimar Republic.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
If the stakes laid out for Lady are simple enough, Nwosu saves complexity in her sketch of a city vast enough that a person could lose track of their dreams by sheer dint of distraction; the day-to-day business of survival slowly eroding anything more high-minded on the horizon.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
When the stock finally gets momentum, Cramer said the sellers appear, eroding the gains.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
By rejecting independent scrutiny, the federal government risks eroding trust not just in ICE, but in law enforcement writ large.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
And there are signs that assumptions about men’s unwillingness to use such products are eroding.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
The middle ground in cinema is eroding, so to speak, in favour of either massive tentpole event films or direct to streaming content.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
For this new study, a group of federal scientists ran an analysis comparing how much flooding South Florida’s coast would see today in a hurricane versus after a century of eroding reefs.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
This could spark spiraling inflation, eroding savings and purchasing power, similar to historical crises in Argentina or the Weimar Republic.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
If the stakes laid out for Lady are simple enough, Nwosu saves complexity in her sketch of a city vast enough that a person could lose track of their dreams by sheer dint of distraction; the day-to-day business of survival slowly eroding anything more high-minded on the horizon.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroding
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How to make even healthy eating affordable One way to make more expensive items like meat and seafood more affordable is to buy them in bulk.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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They can also be used for pancakes, burgers, or even hash browns to make homemade breakfasts feel more like eating at your favorite neighborhood café.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Yet, how could a film that takes such an intimate look at the fraying healthcare net through the story of a woman with a cognitive disability and her declining parents be otherwise?—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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But now, they are increasingly being asked to go without the internet on their phones, fraying nerves and leaving many feeling disconnected after four years of war in Ukraine.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Modesto Fire Department Firefighters quickly contained and extinguished the fire, preventing it from destroying the home, officials said.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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By the way, the last scene of The Conversation has the paranoid Gene Hackman destroying his apartment in a desperate and futile search for listening devices.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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They were joined by other celebrities wearing the pins to voice their objections to ICE, including Justin Bieber, Samara Joy, Kehlani, Lachi, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Teddy Swims also wore the pins.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Feb. 2026
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Celebs began wearing the anti-ICE pins at Sundance Film Festival and the Golden Globes.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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However, there is a risk of the shinbone rubbing against the femur with this type of injury, which can injure the cartilage (which is designed to reduce friction between the bones).—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
3 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses Smith of grooming the boy and touching him inappropriately, including rubbing his buttocks and pressing his own body against the boy's while he was seated at his desk.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Supporters of the idea say a combined utility would be able to cut costs by reducing the number of employees.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The proposal also establishes more predictable timelines for preparing environmental impact statements, reducing delays and providing greater certainty for both developers and financing partners.—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Eroding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroding. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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