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
The roots hold fast to mud and soil, reducing erosion and absorbing the power of storm surge to protect inland areas from flooding.
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Ryan Kellman, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
The erosion has already caused human remains to be unearthed, according to the county.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Now, there are new concerns as half of the Upper Township Beach Patrol headquarters hangs precariously over a steep cliff formed by relentless erosion.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
His outscoring away from McDavid and Draisaitl shows significant erosion.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Kellman, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
The erosion has already caused human remains to be unearthed, according to the county.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Now, there are new concerns as half of the Upper Township Beach Patrol headquarters hangs precariously over a steep cliff formed by relentless erosion.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
His outscoring away from McDavid and Draisaitl shows significant erosion.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erosion
corrosion
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Concrete structures such as bridges, dams, tunnels, and pavements will inevitably have microcracks, allowing water and chloride ions to penetrate, leading to corrosion and failure.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Many of the existing exterior doors are original to the 24-year-old building and show significant rust and corrosion, according to information presented at the board’s March 16 meeting.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erosion. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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