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
Chronic stress is eroding sleep, focus and mood for millions of Americans — and the cheapest, fastest counterweight may already be sitting in your sneakers.
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Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
What registers to most as an economic or human rights issue is, in practice, also one of the most undercounted public health crises quietly eroding our collective well-being.
—Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
According to a 2025 report, hallucinations remain pervasive in filings — easily avoidable errors that are bogging down legal proceedings and eroding trust.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
The costs of major repairs, like updates to the eroding south porch, are split.
—Ilana Arougheti
june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Since the April 8 US-Iran ceasefire, Tehran has repeatedly accused Israel and the United States of eroding the truce through military action.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Latest earnings from global luxury brands, such as Ralph Lauren and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, indicated recovering appetite for high-end beauty and fashion products in a market plagued by margin-eroding discounts in recent years.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May, marking its third straight monthly drop, with 57% of Americans reporting that high prices are eroding their finances.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Hilton publicly urged Newsom to speed up the state’s vote-counting process, arguing that reporting delays were eroding public trust in the state’s election.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
What registers to most as an economic or human rights issue is, in practice, also one of the most undercounted public health crises quietly eroding our collective well-being.
—Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
According to a 2025 report, hallucinations remain pervasive in filings — easily avoidable errors that are bogging down legal proceedings and eroding trust.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
The costs of major repairs, like updates to the eroding south porch, are split.
—Ilana Arougheti
june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Since the April 8 US-Iran ceasefire, Tehran has repeatedly accused Israel and the United States of eroding the truce through military action.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Latest earnings from global luxury brands, such as Ralph Lauren and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, indicated recovering appetite for high-end beauty and fashion products in a market plagued by margin-eroding discounts in recent years.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May, marking its third straight monthly drop, with 57% of Americans reporting that high prices are eroding their finances.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Hilton publicly urged Newsom to speed up the state’s vote-counting process, arguing that reporting delays were eroding public trust in the state’s election.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroding
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They’re named for the fries Steve remembers eating as a kid in a small mountain village in the Apennines in southern Bologna.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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When food is digested slowly, glucose is released more gradually into the bloodstream, preventing a significant spike in blood sugar levels after eating.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 July 2025
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However, fraying alliances between Europe and the US and pressure around the war in Ukraine have prompted some analysts to argue that Brussels lacks the capacity to reinvigorate its relationship with Africa.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
26 Nov. 2025
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Millennials Curtis, Castor, Leo and Jeff — who have been friends for decades — discover the bonds of their relationship are fraying.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
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Rather than destroying employment, AI would improve small-business competitiveness, seeding novel job categories around AI development, oversight, and maintenance.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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This week's Thai attacks, which stem from a long-running border dispute between the two Southeast Asian nations, have also forced more than 20,000 from their homes in several communities, the Cambodian ministry said, along with destroying infrastructure, damaging temples disrupting public services.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Marching for pride and community March attendees and participants ranged from noise-cancelling-headphone-wearing infants to LGBTQ+ elders, and many shared the same sentiments of promoting unity and community during Pride Month.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The culprit — wearing tinted hippie glasses, a white tank top and a flower-print skirt — responded with a sheepish shrug and a smile.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Use light pressure when rubbing the skin, and avoid washing multiple peaches at once to prevent them from bumping into each other.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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My wife lowers her gaze as if tired, rubbing the side of her glass with her fingers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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While it is known that close contact with others can increase the transmission of certain viruses, the study highlights in greater detail how improving classroom ventilation could have notable impacts in reducing transmission.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Eventually, this mine’s successful operation will substantially increase China’s domestic supply capacity, simultaneously reducing its reliance on imports from other countries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Eroding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroding. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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