as in corrosions
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction
the erosion of the banks along the river worries flood experts
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Recent Examples of erosions
He’s known for building intentional cracks and erosions into his works, which often reveal an interior geology of materials like crystals or gears, and more recently, labyrinth staircases populated with small figures, not unlike a surreal antique dollhouse.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 11 Mar. 2026
These erosions leak into other areas of law.
—Emily Galvin Almanza, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Rivals Fox News Channel and CNN are seen experiencing similar erosions in that period.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Erosive gastritis develops when inflammation damages the stomach lining, leading to ulcers (open sores) and shallow breaks (erosions).
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Nov. 2024
Scholars have noted that the backsliding of democracy around the world may lead to further erosions of reproductive rights.
—Nina Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2022
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 11 Mar. 2026
These erosions leak into other areas of law.
—Emily Galvin Almanza, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Rivals Fox News Channel and CNN are seen experiencing similar erosions in that period.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Erosive gastritis develops when inflammation damages the stomach lining, leading to ulcers (open sores) and shallow breaks (erosions).
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Nov. 2024
Scholars have noted that the backsliding of democracy around the world may lead to further erosions of reproductive rights.
—Nina Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erosions
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Genre-bending authors are often well-suited to making sense of the daily horrors and subtle corrosions.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Replacement parts are hard to find and the warranty offers minimal coverage in case of breakdowns.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The scorecard will consist of things like on-time, arrival, breakdowns, latenesses and vintage of the bus, the deputy chancellor said.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Erosions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erosions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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