as in deterioration
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as in deteriorating
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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as in deepening
to make more severe
the harsh winter only worsened the fuel shortage
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Recent Examples of worsening
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
For example, stopping antidepressants or anxiety medication can lead to severe worsening of the condition or potentially dangerous withdrawals.
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Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
People with postexertional malaise, the worsening of symptoms following even minor physical or mental exertion, may be at a higher risk for adverse effects from the therapy, Faghy and Putrino point out.
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Clarissa Brincat,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
However, the incidents have contributed to a worsening of the mood around Madrid and should also be considered notable for that reason.
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Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
The South Bay has been able to absorb thousands of layoffs yet still avoid a worsening of the jobless rate in the region, Hancock noted.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
Two of the people with MS, including Miller, have progressive MS, a form of the disease marked by gradual worsening of neurological function and disabilities over time.
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Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
With America’s loneliness epidemic worsening, there’s a real risk of suicide rates continuing to rise.
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Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
5 Mar. 2026
Homelessness in Detroit Detroit’s homelessness crisis is both long-standing and worsening.
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Deyanira Nevárez Martínez,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2026
Bjorn Lomborg,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The drone attacks are worsening fuel shortages, with people reporting rising prices and long queues at the filling stations.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The work of mitigating the potential environmental fallout and addressing the creeping issue of how to handle the worsening smell of millions of pounds of spoiled food is now in the hands of the building’s private tenant.
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The mayor said sending Haitian TPS holders back to Haiti would be irresponsible because of the country’s worsening security crisis, including rampant kidnappings and extreme gang violence.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
For recent grads, the boom in remote work could be worsening an already bleak job market, said Emma Ockerman in Yahoo.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
25 June 2026
Higher gas prices aren’t the only thing worsening inflation.
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Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Prolonged extension may cause worsening low back pain or even new or worsening symptoms in someone's legs.
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Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
This affordability crisis disproportionately impacts Black women, with 90% reporting worsening economic conditions and incomes not keeping pace.
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Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
Limited evidence suggests that people with genetic deficiencies of CoQ10 who abruptly stop taking it can experience a worsening of kidney function.
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Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
For example, stopping antidepressants or anxiety medication can lead to severe worsening of the condition or potentially dangerous withdrawals.
—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
People with postexertional malaise, the worsening of symptoms following even minor physical or mental exertion, may be at a higher risk for adverse effects from the therapy, Faghy and Putrino point out.
—
Clarissa Brincat,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
However, the incidents have contributed to a worsening of the mood around Madrid and should also be considered notable for that reason.
—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
The South Bay has been able to absorb thousands of layoffs yet still avoid a worsening of the jobless rate in the region, Hancock noted.
—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
Two of the people with MS, including Miller, have progressive MS, a form of the disease marked by gradual worsening of neurological function and disabilities over time.
—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
With America’s loneliness epidemic worsening, there’s a real risk of suicide rates continuing to rise.
—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
5 Mar. 2026
Homelessness in Detroit Detroit’s homelessness crisis is both long-standing and worsening.
—
Deyanira Nevárez Martínez,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
The film’s core narrative was that climate change is driving ever-worsening disasters, such as floods, droughts, storms and wildfires.
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Bjorn Lomborg,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The drone attacks are worsening fuel shortages, with people reporting rising prices and long queues at the filling stations.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The work of mitigating the potential environmental fallout and addressing the creeping issue of how to handle the worsening smell of millions of pounds of spoiled food is now in the hands of the building’s private tenant.
—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The mayor said sending Haitian TPS holders back to Haiti would be irresponsible because of the country’s worsening security crisis, including rampant kidnappings and extreme gang violence.
—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
For recent grads, the boom in remote work could be worsening an already bleak job market, said Emma Ockerman in Yahoo.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
25 June 2026
Higher gas prices aren’t the only thing worsening inflation.
—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Prolonged extension may cause worsening low back pain or even new or worsening symptoms in someone's legs.
—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
This affordability crisis disproportionately impacts Black women, with 90% reporting worsening economic conditions and incomes not keeping pace.
—
Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsening
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology said long-term corrosion and the failure of multiple slab-to-column connections likely contributed to a progressive collapse after weeks of structural deterioration.
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Heston is at his most gleefully cynical as Robert Thorn, a police detective who lives and works in a New York City decimated by environmental deterioration and dwindling resources.
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That enables Cadence’s system, which is supervised by physicians, to alert a clinician when a patient is deteriorating before a stroke or heart attack, for example.
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By the time the kids make it to the Gullet, the situation is deteriorating.
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The new ordinance, written by the Department of City Planning, prohibits new oil and gas extraction, including drilling, redrilling or deepening existing oil wells for the purposes of production.
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Far from diversifying away from China, Europe is deepening its dependencies.
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One of the most significant changes during Hill’s tenure was the weakening of structures designed to elevate teacher concerns to district leadership, Oreskovic said.
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Friday, a weakening ridge and an approaching front will allow scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop.
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Rather than crumbling after allowing the first-minute goal, Scotland has settled down and given itself a chance to get back into the game rather than conceded a quick, second goal.
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The third project in Wilmington, near the Port of Los Angeles, would have fixed crumbling sidewalks and added high-visibility crosswalks.
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The format escalates through semi-finals and a final scheduled for June 25, intensifying constraints to simulate high-pressure competitive conditions.
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There are several reasons why Russia is intensifying its infiltration missions now.
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Experts stress that silent burnout is a structural problem, not an individual failing, with access to support being a critical barrier.
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Social media marketing burnout isn’t a personal failing or ordinary job stress.
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With only a week of freedom under his belt, Cribbs said Powell is declining interviews for now, reentering the world with some trepidation.
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Investors must focus on forward-looking changes and a clear path for value realization, understanding that a declining stock isn't safer if its intrinsic value falls faster.
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“Worsening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsening. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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