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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
The Gorn’s infected leg appears to be worsening, presenting yet another problem.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Heavy rains and leaky sewage pipes The causes of fecal bacteria in coastal and inland waters vary depending on the region, but in each case it's worsened by heavy rains and extreme weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes, experts said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Global warming triggered by people burning fossil fuels for energy has worsened fire conditions, causing warmer temperatures and making dry years more extreme.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Larger, long-term future studies could track whether years of toilet-phone use worsen hemorrhoid rates, and behavioral interventions such as timers might help reduce sitting time.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Heavy rains and leaky sewage pipes The causes of fecal bacteria in coastal and inland waters vary depending on the region, but in each case it's worsened by heavy rains and extreme weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes, experts said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Global warming triggered by people burning fossil fuels for energy has worsened fire conditions, causing warmer temperatures and making dry years more extreme.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Larger, long-term future studies could track whether years of toilet-phone use worsen hemorrhoid rates, and behavioral interventions such as timers might help reduce sitting time.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsen
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The 112-year-old school building has asbestos and a deteriorating foundation.—
Erica Mosca,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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But when the levees failed, thousands of people were trapped inside as supplies dwindled and conditions deteriorated quickly.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Georgia also has an anti-hazing law that deems hazing a misdemeanor of a high or aggravated nature that is punishable by up to one year in jail.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
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Yezreel Salter, 26, of Lynwood, was taken into custody June 6 on charges of felony aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, transportation or possession of open alcohol by a driver and possession of 10 grams or less of cannabis.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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The falling soufflé as a symbol of the crumbling hotel is the kind of heavy-handed touch Solnicki rarely indulges.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Are any of these characters real, or just in the imagination of a crumbling gambler falling deeper into the rabbit hole à la Burt Lancaster’s slow mental breakdown in The Swimmer?—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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For Josie Ferreira, a New Yorker attending her third cookout, the event is a rare chance to gather across boroughs and deepen bonds.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Esmeralda seems clearly intended as an instant fan favorite, a go-to source of big, broad laughs who somehow deepens with every new quirk.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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One of the most popular, the Blue Hole is an almost perfect circle cut into the limestone that allows divers to descend into the pristine blue water and swim out into the open ocean through an underwater archway.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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Those are just two of the stylish examples of A-listers descending on the famed Italian city in recent days as the world’s oldest film festival gets underway.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Magnet programs and schools were a way to promote voluntary integration, though locally the magnet system has intensified the city's racial and economic divide, a previous Courier Journal investigation found.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Burberry's share price has fallen sharply over recent years, declining almost 80% from April 2023 to September 2024, as waning sales and a slew of management changes exacerbated a wider luxury downturn.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Morris and his attorneys declined comment.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Burberry's share price has fallen sharply over recent years, declining almost 80% from April 2023 to September 2024, as waning sales and a slew of management changes exacerbated a wider luxury downturn.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Over time, that issue was exacerbated as leadership made decisions that were more accommodating to White families.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsen. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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