as in corrosion
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction
the erosion of the banks along the river worries flood experts
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Recent Examples of erosion
Yet today, each of the five faces erosion — not always through formal repeal, but through intimidation, manipulation and the normalization of executive overreach.
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Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
This shift marks a significant erosion of Israel’s diplomatic support.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The incidents underscore a broader erosion of long-standing norms against attacking civilian infrastructure, Michel said, noting conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Iraq.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The incidents underscore a broader erosion of long-standing norms against attacking civilian infrastructure, Michel said, noting conflicts in Ukraine, the Gaza Strip and Iraq.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
This shift marks a significant erosion of Israel’s diplomatic support.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The incidents underscore a broader erosion of long-standing norms against attacking civilian infrastructure, Michel said, noting conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Iraq.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The incidents underscore a broader erosion of long-standing norms against attacking civilian infrastructure, Michel said, noting conflicts in Ukraine, the Gaza Strip and Iraq.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erosion
corrosion
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This helps researchers predict corrosion risks by identifying how leftover minerals might damage expensive turbines.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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These are a durable option thanks to their resistance to corrosion.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erosion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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