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
However, rough surf, beach erosion, and some stormy conditions are expected along parts of the East Coast next week due to Melissa, as well as a coastal storm that is expected to develop, AccuWeather said.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Spireas are easy to grow and tolerate deer, clay soil, and help control erosion.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Your district includes communities that deal with the tangible impacts of climate change, erosion and rising sea levels.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Miami Beach is a barrier island, and healthy coral reefs act as natural defenses by breaking up waves, helping to reduce shoreline erosion.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Spireas are easy to grow and tolerate deer, clay soil, and help control erosion.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Your district includes communities that deal with the tangible impacts of climate change, erosion and rising sea levels.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Miami Beach is a barrier island, and healthy coral reefs act as natural defenses by breaking up waves, helping to reduce shoreline erosion.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for erosion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erosion
corrosion
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Paint will degrade over time in unregulated temperatures, especially as weather fluctuates for the seasons, and electronics will collect condensation in their circuit boards, internal pieces, and electrical equipment—all of which will cause warping and corrosion over time.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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The firm also recommended access to the whirley crane near the Riggers Loft building and Red Oak Victory Ship be immediately restricted until safety hazards from corrosion can be mitigated or the crane is removed.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erosion. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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