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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
Shares of Micron have surged 258% in the year to date, fueled by a memory supply crunch worsened by widening AI adoption.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Joe’s mental acuity, already visibly declining in 2024, has probably worsened.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 June 2026
Mette-Marit's condition worsened over recent months, coinciding with a challenging period for her on other fronts.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Ongoing construction worsened the situation, but shortly after the interchange, traffic eased.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
China’s economic imbalance worsened in May as retail sales fell at the fastest pace in years, while industrial output accelerated, new data showed.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
His condition worsened on his third day in the hospital, according to the report.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
But the hope on Wall Street is that this agreement will mean a long-term fix to a conflict that has worsened inflation around the world.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Matters worsened as multiple development proposals failed to materialize in recent years.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Joe’s mental acuity, already visibly declining in 2024, has probably worsened.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 June 2026
Mette-Marit's condition worsened over recent months, coinciding with a challenging period for her on other fronts.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Ongoing construction worsened the situation, but shortly after the interchange, traffic eased.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
China’s economic imbalance worsened in May as retail sales fell at the fastest pace in years, while industrial output accelerated, new data showed.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
His condition worsened on his third day in the hospital, according to the report.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
But the hope on Wall Street is that this agreement will mean a long-term fix to a conflict that has worsened inflation around the world.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Matters worsened as multiple development proposals failed to materialize in recent years.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsened
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The bureau said in May that her condition had deteriorated and medical devices and medications were supporting her lung and kidney functions, AFP reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Prices have steadily climbed as the cattle herd shrank to its lowest levels in 75 years, while the prospects for rebuilding supplies have deteriorated in recent weeks.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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However, the injury stems from a few muscles near the top of his hand that continue to be aggravated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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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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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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Some of the young students screamed in panic and wept but mostly remained seated and still, preventing any injuries, Cachuela said, adding that a motorcycle was damaged when a shed crumbled to the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 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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More than a dozen others lay wounded as the downtown block descended into chaos.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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At least seven tornadoes broke out Wednesday night across the Midwest and Southeast, as severe weather descended on a large swath of the country.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
18 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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Often, the difficulties in interacting with them will only become apparent once the relationship has deepened.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Florida citrus acreage declined from nearly 749,000 acres in 2004 to approximately 275,000 acres in 2024.—
Paul Meador,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The National Labor Relations Board declined jurisdiction on narrow grounds, warning that allowing one private-school team to unionize while most FBS programs were public universities could create instability.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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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 20 Jun. 2026.
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