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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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Recent Examples of worsen
That could worsen the state’s budget deficit and Newsom acknowledged the state would not have the funds to backfill the losses.
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Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
The heat can also increase oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain, Gallagher added, which can potentially damage neurons, worsen existing neurological conditions and raise stroke risk.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Dehydration can worsen feelings of anxiety and irritability.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Post-viral syndrome and the overlap of ADHD with hypermobility syndromes may have contributed to much worsening symptoms of brain fog, concentration difficulties and fatigue.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
The heat can also increase oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain, Gallagher added, which can potentially damage neurons, worsen existing neurological conditions and raise stroke risk.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Dehydration can worsen feelings of anxiety and irritability.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Post-viral syndrome and the overlap of ADHD with hypermobility syndromes may have contributed to much worsening symptoms of brain fog, concentration difficulties and fatigue.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsen
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The Astros traded Pressly as a pure salary dump, influenced in part by his deteriorating relationship with general manager Dana Brown.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Thousands of small communities whose economies once revolved around plants have deteriorated to depression, drugs, and dollar stores.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Arizona first baseman Josh Naylor was removed from the game in the seventh inning after apparently aggravating a right shoulder injury.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Land-use experts warned that pushing the density levels too high would not only aggravate the surrounding neighborhoods but also potentially impact the project’s ability to be built.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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The San Francisco company’s shares took a dive Monday after its partnership with Novo Nordisk crumbled.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Top each bowl with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and crumbled Cotija cheese.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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My top goal is to deepen team alignment around our core mission, as clarity drives performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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While focused largely on political rights, the U.N. report also highlights Venezuela’s deepening economic collapse.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Hours earlier, another Pride celebration at Washing Square Park descended into chaos after a false report of gunfire and an individual deploying bear spray into a crowd sparked a stampede of people running for their lives.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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The New Shepard rocket, the company's fully reusable and fully autonomous spacecraft, separated from the capsule and returned to Earth ahead of the astronauts, safely descending and touching down on a landing pad not far from the launch site.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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Getty Images Cybercriminals have intensified their efforts to steal and sell online passwords, experts warn.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Black women are often conditioned to prioritize others’ needs over their own, and this tendency may intensify during the summertime demands.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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LeBron James already opted in to a $52.6 million deal with the Lakers for next season, the Rockets traded for Durant and the Los Angeles Clippers saw James Harden decline his option in return for a new deal and a raise.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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At the time, Harvard declined to comment on the president’s post.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Electricity shortages are also exacerbating the crisis.—
Diaa Ostaz,
ABC News,
28 June 2025
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Already delayed construction projects will lag The day laborer crackdown will exacerbate an already tenuous labor market in the U.S.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsen. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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