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
Rising living costs, inflation eroding purchasing power, and longer life spans have all made stepping away from the workforce more difficult than ever.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Since 2019, cumulative inflation stands at 26%, eroding any real progress made through job-hopping or promotions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Higher prices risk eroding consumers’ purchasing power, and for those living paycheck to paycheck this can be quite painful.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
For example, while this major ticketing platform owns a large share of the market, its lack of control in AI is quietly eroding its trust and control everywhere else online.
—Shannon Reedy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But a look behind the data suggests that belief may finally be eroding.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
These were laid down by ancient rivers eroding the surrounding mountains.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The traditional barriers surrounding proprietary AI are eroding, ushering in a new era of innovation that will redefine the global AI race.
—Vandana Rana, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Gerrymandering reduces electoral competition, entrenches incumbents, and marginalizes whole communities, ultimately eroding public trust in democracy.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Since 2019, cumulative inflation stands at 26%, eroding any real progress made through job-hopping or promotions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Higher prices risk eroding consumers’ purchasing power, and for those living paycheck to paycheck this can be quite painful.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
For example, while this major ticketing platform owns a large share of the market, its lack of control in AI is quietly eroding its trust and control everywhere else online.
—Shannon Reedy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But a look behind the data suggests that belief may finally be eroding.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
These were laid down by ancient rivers eroding the surrounding mountains.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The traditional barriers surrounding proprietary AI are eroding, ushering in a new era of innovation that will redefine the global AI race.
—Vandana Rana, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Gerrymandering reduces electoral competition, entrenches incumbents, and marginalizes whole communities, ultimately eroding public trust in democracy.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroding
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Making some art, eating some really good food, and then ending with a sunset at Blacks Beach.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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In December, a scientific committee concluded two years of intensive research on what Americans should be eating by saying that there was not enough research to recommend people drink any other type of milk than fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1% or 2%).—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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What was once envisioned as a vital partnership of the 21st century is fraying—and becoming another source of uncertainty in a world order that seems to be unraveling.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Sports fandom has a special power to connect people, especially at a time when so many of our traditional civic bonds are fraying.—
Todd Rogers,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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The military has also been targeting and destroying high-rise buildings surrounding displacement camps, crowding Gaza City’s residents into ever-smaller spaces.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, North was found guilty of destroying official documents, accepting a home security system as a gift and obstructing Congress in 1989.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mourners, many of whom were visibly upset and wearing Walmart uniforms, placed electric candles at the memorial.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Citations for not having headlights on during rain, fog or smoke and for not wearing a seatbelt were also dismissed.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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But to have everyone there, rubbing elbows and being just as outlandish and quirky as ever, three decades ago just felt off.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other signs that your cat is content and relaxed with you include kneading, and head rubbing and bunting.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The confirmation came just two days before the Fed is expected to vote on reducing its key interest rate.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Every action counts, whether reducing HFCs, investing in sustainable cooling, or holding governments accountable for climate commitments.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Eroding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroding. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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