as in erodes
to consume or wear away gradually
time has gnawed that author's reputation to the point where he rates little more than a footnote
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Recent Examples of gnaws
The end of his tenure with the Cubs gnaws it him.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gnaws
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Inconsistent tone weakens the brand, while inaccurate content or misaligned personalization erodes customer trust and costs conversions.—
Georg Ell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Democrats plan to push weekly war powers votes and military funding limits as Republican support erodes, partly driven by concerns about rising gas prices heading into November elections.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Reservation systems, walk-in strategies and cash-only policies shape who eats where, and that exclusivity is exactly what draws the celebrity crowd.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Inflation eats away at the value of your dollar.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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“Gnaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnaws. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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