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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
In fact, too many swings in the batting cages may have only worsened their issues as the season progressed.
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Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Aluminum hit the highest in almost four years before erasing gains, as escalating hostilities in the Middle East worsened the supply outlook from the region.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the paleo and keto diets actually worsened a person’s heart health.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2026
As the weeks passed, the Pilates instructor's symptoms worsened.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The crisis has worsened recently to include other militants from the neighboring Sahel region, including the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, which claimed its first attack on Nigerian soil last year.
—Dyepkazah Shibayan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The long-running saga with the Pentagon has worsened relations between the two rival companies and their CEOs.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Recently, the crisis has worsened to include other militants from the neighboring Sahel region, including the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, which claimed its first attack on Nigerian soil last year.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Kylan, who became a caddie during his sophomore year, was forced to stop playing sports and struggled with school work as his eye condition caused pain and worsened his vision.
—Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 Mar. 2026
Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Aluminum hit the highest in almost four years before erasing gains, as escalating hostilities in the Middle East worsened the supply outlook from the region.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the paleo and keto diets actually worsened a person’s heart health.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2026
As the weeks passed, the Pilates instructor's symptoms worsened.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The crisis has worsened recently to include other militants from the neighboring Sahel region, including the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, which claimed its first attack on Nigerian soil last year.
—Dyepkazah Shibayan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The long-running saga with the Pentagon has worsened relations between the two rival companies and their CEOs.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Recently, the crisis has worsened to include other militants from the neighboring Sahel region, including the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, which claimed its first attack on Nigerian soil last year.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Kylan, who became a caddie during his sophomore year, was forced to stop playing sports and struggled with school work as his eye condition caused pain and worsened his vision.
—Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsened
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Some claimed that her mental health had deteriorated.—
Anika Burgess,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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The move to change the clock came after relations between the United States and Canada deteriorated.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Mar. 2026
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It is recommended to stay indoors when possible, especially for those with medical or respiratory conditions that are aggravated by smoke.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Guard Anfernee Simons aggravated a fracture in his left wrist during Saturday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons while attempting to work through a screen.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Last summer, the fastball effectiveness crumbled.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Overblown fears Software stocks crumbled in January, down nearly 15%, and February, off 10%, on fears that agentic artificial intelligence could make traditional software-as-a-service models obsolete.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The settlement discussions have intensified since a trial kicked off March 2 and a final agreement could be announced in the coming days, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing confidential matters.—
Josh Sisco,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Public interest in the case intensified after the local press widely reported that the father of one of the suspects served as undersecretary for governance and compliance within Rio’s state social development and human rights department.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The biggest names in tech descended on San Francisco last week for Morgan Stanley’s annual TMT Conference, armed with record earnings, soaring stock prices, and an AI arms race minting new fortunes at historic speed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Last December, a large coterie of Silicon Valley billionaires descended upon Miami to attend Art Basel, the ritzy, contemporary art fair that marks the end of the moneyed set’s yearly social calendar.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Geopolitical tensions deepened after Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei as the successor to his father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader - a move seen as a clear signal that hardliners remain firmly in control in Tehran.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Political post-mortem after post-mortem has deepened a cold war between progressives and moderates, fueling ongoing debates over President Joe Biden’s handling of the Gaza war, inflation, and the cost of living.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Township officials also offered assistance during a public meeting to help address those concerns, but the university declined the help, the lawsuit alleges.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Army Corps declined to comment for this article, citing the ongoing lawsuit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the strikes on atomic facilities last year complicated the task of tracking the uranium.—
Jonathan Tirone,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The conflict has complicated the defining trade for 2026, with risks on the rise and investors facing the risk of inflation and a hit to growth, making the Treasury market outlook highly uncertain.—
Michael MacKenzie,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Worsened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsened. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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