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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 struggle hit a breaking point on March 16 with the collapse of Cuba's national electric grid, plunging 10 million people into darkness amid the oil blockade that has worsened the island's already outdated generation system.
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Kate Perez, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Critics have argued the fee will worsen labor shortages outside of tech.
—Michael Melia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Cubans say there is little food, power, fuel or relief under worsening conditions.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
The road ahead is uncertain, and prices could worsen if the war drags on.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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Kate Perez, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Critics have argued the fee will worsen labor shortages outside of tech.
—Michael Melia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Cubans say there is little food, power, fuel or relief under worsening conditions.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
The road ahead is uncertain, and prices could worsen if the war drags on.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsen
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If conditions continue to deteriorate, Polis could declare a drought emergency and seek federal disaster assistance.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the crashes reviewed, the system did not detect common roadway conditions that impaired camera visibility or provide alerts when camera performance had deteriorated until immediately before the crash occurred.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The lack of fuel has aggravated an economic crisis on the island, that was already years in the making.—
Orlando Matos,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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There might be more than one bench spot to be won on the opening-day roster, as infielder Sung-Mun Song has not swung a bat since aggravating a right oblique strain on Sunday.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by the helter-skelter brickwork of Chiang Mai's crumbling temples, their façades feature masonry laid in intricate motifs and wooden lattices that create beautiful shadowy patterns when the sun hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The lack of oil has exacerbated the existing problems with Cuba’s crumbling electrical grid and led to nearly constant blackouts all over the island.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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As mentioned previously, KU’s woes only deepened in the second half.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors brace for impact If the crisis deepens, aid groups say the most likely destinations for refugees are Iran’s borders with Iraq and Turkey, which stretch roughly 2,200 kilometers (1,367 miles) through rough alpine terrain that is home to many Kurdish communities and are difficult to police.—
Sam McNeil,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Our subsequent Nora movie nights had to be spaced apart because a pall descended and lingered for days after them.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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As the summer air thickens with diffused sunlight and harsh humidity, a psychological fog descends on our young protagonist.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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If so, that would intensify the competition between him and last year's portal addition Jordan Shaw, as the duo aims to replace Tyreek Chappell after his eligibility expires.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The sun, wind, noise, boat vibration and motion can intensify the effects of alcohol and drugs which can quickly impair coordination, judgment and reaction time.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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One person sustained minor injuries but declined hospitalization.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Over the next 25 years, East Asia, Europe, and Russia will all experience significant population declines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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The board also voted to install Matt Floca as CEO and executive director, replacing Trump ally Richard Grenell, who oversaw far-reaching changes at the venue that prompted an outcry from many artists and exacerbated the operation's financial challenges.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some creators and observers say the disproportionate influence of voices outside of Iran has exacerbated deep rifts in the diaspora, which includes about 750,000 people in the United States, according to the Pew Research Center.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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