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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
After his condition worsened, he was medically evacuated to South Africa on April 27, where he is currently hospitalized in an intensive care unit.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The turbines reportedly worsened air pollution problems around Memphis, and led to persistent protests against xAI's work in the region.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Voters approved hundreds of millions for homelessness programs, but the crisis has only worsened.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Financial turmoil worsened by soaring jet fuel prices doomed the budget carrier, leaving thousands of customers scrambling for flights on other airlines.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Even as her symptoms worsened, Gorny continued running her floral event design business, relying on oxygen while trying to shield clients from the reality of her illness.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
His kidney function worsened, and doctors took him off the drugs to prevent further damage.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
The behavior of a suspect in the murders of two University of South Florida students from Bangladesh worsened over time from marijuana use, family members told deputies after his arrest three years ago for punching his brother in the face and kicking his mother in the back.
—Mike Schneider, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Higher debt and interest rates have worsened the country’s budget outlook.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The turbines reportedly worsened air pollution problems around Memphis, and led to persistent protests against xAI's work in the region.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Voters approved hundreds of millions for homelessness programs, but the crisis has only worsened.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Financial turmoil worsened by soaring jet fuel prices doomed the budget carrier, leaving thousands of customers scrambling for flights on other airlines.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Even as her symptoms worsened, Gorny continued running her floral event design business, relying on oxygen while trying to shield clients from the reality of her illness.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
His kidney function worsened, and doctors took him off the drugs to prevent further damage.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
The behavior of a suspect in the murders of two University of South Florida students from Bangladesh worsened over time from marijuana use, family members told deputies after his arrest three years ago for punching his brother in the face and kicking his mother in the back.
—Mike Schneider, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Higher debt and interest rates have worsened the country’s budget outlook.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsened
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Even the city emblem right in front of City Hall is deteriorated.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned in Zanjan Prison in the northwest since her arrest in December, was transferred last Friday to a local hospital after her health sharply deteriorated.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
8 May 2026
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The Midwest states, including Michigan, are further aggravated by production disruptions at the BP Whiting refinery in Indiana, De Haan said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The never-give-an-inch tenacity of the Wolves has aggravated and distracted what was the NBA’s best offense in the regular season.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Walls crumbled and the roof collapsed.—
Zohreh Saberi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Alaska Time would have awoken them as the north fjord wall crumbled just in front of the retreating tongue of the South Sawyer Glacier.—
Megan I. Gannon,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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In the ’90s, the blockbuster sales of two flea-and-tick medications, Frontline and Advantage, demonstrated untapped demand, and then intensified that demand by enabling new levels of indoor intimacy between dogs and people.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Fear of breaking the law has intensified The reverberations of Florida’s six-week ban have been felt in doctors’ offices and emergency departments across the state.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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And mere days before the art world descended on Venice for the preview week, the entire jury resigned, presumably related to their prior decision to exclude countries charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court, which would include both Israel and Russia.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
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But nothing has replaced the void left by mining, which, though dangerous and poorly paid, galvanized those who descended into the earth with working-class pride and purpose.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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From there, the connection deepened quickly.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Renewable energy The global oil crisis has only deepened the desire by many countries to transition to clean energy, which could be a boon for the sector.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Kazarian declined to comment further on Friday afternoon.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The Padres placed Cruz on the restricted list in mid-March and have declined further comment.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Spirit had hoped to morph into a smaller operation this summer, but those plans were complicated as jet fuel prices spiked.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
3 May 2026
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The administration has signaled that proposals from Tehran have gotten incrementally better as the negotiations have dragged on, but that disorganization of leadership has complicated the process.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2026
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“Worsened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsened. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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