ERODING Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

eroding

verb

present participle of erode

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 With first-party fraud and friendly disputes eroding already thin retail margins, managing chargebacks requires far more than basic operational recovery. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 Humboldt County officials have long debated what to do about Centerville Road, a narrow, twisting byway that leads to an eroding rural beach and a handful of homes. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 For leaders, the challenge is no longer simply deploying AI, but turning its promise into growth without eroding the expertise and trust that make organizations successful. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 But the virus's spread exposes declining vaccination rates, eroding trust in health institutions and growing challenges in persuading people to protect themselves, their children and their communities, experts said. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 The short answer is price, but the longer story is about loyalty eroding at the shelf. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026 Although price hikes risk eroding customer loyalty, Bending Spoons investigated how much change in pricing and subscription tiers Evernote users would tolerate. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 Extensive shoreline development, eroding bluffs, aging infrastructure and increasing exposure to extreme weather are placing growing pressure on coastal communities and shorelines around the world. — Gary Griggs, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 The edginess of the atmosphere at Old Trafford showed that faith in the club’s approach is eroding. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2026

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Because many nutrients are in the peel, eating them with the peel on can offer several health benefits, including better digestion, weight management, and overall health support.

— Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2026
Adding a high-protein side like Greek yogurt, eggs, or a protein shake provides even more benefit by slowing digestion, so your energy doesn’t crash an hour after eating.

— Caitlin Beale, HEALTH, 29 Oct. 2026

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The murder of two Israeli soldiers in the West Bank is the jumping-off point for a large-scale invasion of the Palestinian territory, a move that would further test the nation’s fraying relationship with the United States.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026
During the Lin regime, one source told us that relationships with filmmakers were fraying.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

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After destroying much of Gaza and killing tens of thousands of Palestinians, Israel has regained military control of nearly 70 percent of the strip.

— Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026
But if firms lean on AI to cut lower-level work, the risk is destroying the very avenue of apprenticeship that produces future senior associates and managers.

— Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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Speaking from experience, the right footwear can transform an uncomfortable ensemble into something actually functional, warm, and totally worth wearing.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
Moore, who stood 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighed 140 pounds, was last seen on security camera footage inside the Aisle 1 store, wearing a long-sleeve green polo shirt and black shorts.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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Oh, and a pad from an HTC Vive, because nobody wants the sharp edges of layered plastic extruded from a 3D printer rubbing against their face.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Some of the more envelope-pushing moments, including an extended scene of nuns ripping off their habits and rubbing themselves on a life-sized crucifix, were in the script.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026

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Gupta estimated that reducing formation time by half or more could lower overall factory electricity use by 10% to 15%.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Slowing or reducing the demand for that subsidy seems appropriate in my view.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

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