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as in deteriorated
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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as in aggravated
to make more severe
the harsh winter only worsened the fuel shortage
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Recent Examples of worsened
Sales have declined as inflation has worsened, and Benike recently reduced one full-time employee to part-time hours.
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Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The security situation in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso has worsened recently, analysts say, with a record number of attacks by Islamic extremists.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
But the gambling worsened, and eventually so did the family dynamics.
—David H. Rosmarin, Time, 10 June 2026
Archer decided to visit a doctor in September 2022 when his symptoms worsened, but doctors initially weren't too concerned.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
On Monday night the Pacifica City Council extended an emergency declaration over the pier's condition, which has worsened from cracks in the concrete to a large chasm.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Even trading in the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) – which had been seeing more persistent call-buying and more balanced volumes overall – started to turn sour as Tuesday's session worsened.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Public opinion towards it has sharply worsened in the last year, with majorities in most countries polled having unfavorable views towards it, and confidence in Netanyahu has plummeted.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Several years ago, during a medical emergency of my own, I had already been evaluated by a physician and advised to seek emergency care if my symptoms worsened.
—Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The security situation in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso has worsened recently, analysts say, with a record number of attacks by Islamic extremists.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
But the gambling worsened, and eventually so did the family dynamics.
—David H. Rosmarin, Time, 10 June 2026
Archer decided to visit a doctor in September 2022 when his symptoms worsened, but doctors initially weren't too concerned.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
On Monday night the Pacifica City Council extended an emergency declaration over the pier's condition, which has worsened from cracks in the concrete to a large chasm.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Even trading in the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) – which had been seeing more persistent call-buying and more balanced volumes overall – started to turn sour as Tuesday's session worsened.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Public opinion towards it has sharply worsened in the last year, with majorities in most countries polled having unfavorable views towards it, and confidence in Netanyahu has plummeted.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Several years ago, during a medical emergency of my own, I had already been evaluated by a physician and advised to seek emergency care if my symptoms worsened.
—Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsened
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Javen didn’t seem to mind that mental image, and things deteriorated quickly.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
20 Aug. 2025
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But the nature of the doc evolved as Osbourne’s health deteriorated in the final years of his life.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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Finding timely health care has been hard, aggravated by a lack of transportation.—
Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
8 June 2026
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The complex may actually have aggravated the city’s housing woes, since its presence has reportedly nudged up rents and attracted real-estate speculators.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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That principle has crumbled so far in the face of Wembanyama’s combination of incomprehensible on-court abilities, youthful enthusiasm and cosmopolitan-unto-eccentric savoir faire.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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As Liam Tharme explains, the strategy employed by Slot at Anfield had faltered badly, if not crumbled completely.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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While trust in the program may be damaged due to the case against one of their colleagues, the staff in recent days has only intensified their presence in communities, Mavronis said.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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In a recent report BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, said pressure on BYD’s profit margins had intensified.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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On Tuesday, rodeo lovers and animal welfare advocates descended on downtown Los Angeles to argue for and against a draft ordinance that would ban the hooved spectacles within the city.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Not the least of those is a bullpen that has descended into one of the last-reliable in baseball.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The sheer scale of COVID’s spread has vastly deepened science’s understanding of the ways that viruses continue to affect the human body long after the initial illness has passed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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After retiring in 1989, the pair's bond deepened off the court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Griffith, who declined to comment after the hearing, did not identify the man by his name or job.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Kikuchi’s strikeout rate has declined from 32% last year to 24%, while his walk rate increased from 6% to 10%.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
20 Aug. 2025
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Citing a Civil Defense Authority source, the Yemeni news agency Saba reported that the recovery effort was complicated by the crater’s rugged terrain, significant depth, and intense heat.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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But the inability to coalesce behind a GOP nominee has complicated the path forward.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Worsened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsened. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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