1
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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2
as in deepening
to make more severe
the harsh winter only worsened the fuel shortage
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Recent Examples of worsening
Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
The 16-member task force reviews evidence and public input, then recommends preventive services that catch disease early or prevent worsening, which insurers must cover without patient cost-sharing.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
In addition, 37 percent of participants on Wegovy saw improvement in liver scarring and no worsening of MASH, compared with 22 percent with the placebo.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Aug. 2025
And their medial knee cartilage showed less worsening, suggesting slower cartilage degeneration.
—New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025
Dan Riskin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Anger has been brewing in the Himalayan nation for years about the country’s worsening youth unemployment and lack of economic opportunities, exacerbated by what many view as a growing disparity between the country’s elite and regular people.
—Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Pink Light takes the inspiring sports drama genre, where athletes have to overcome obstacles in their sport and personal lives, in a new direction as Browne tackles the worsening debate around trans athletes in the media and political spaces.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The Fed is scheduled to meet within days and weigh signs of a worsening job market against indications that inflation is again starting to gnaw at the economy.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Keep your child’s provider up to date about any changes, improvements or worsening symptoms — such as during travel or after moving to a new area.
—Rhonda Conner-Warren, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
However, the AmCham Shanghai survey found 14% of the respondents reported the environment for foreign businesses in China was worsening, with the tech sector seeing the highest challenges at 31% of industry respondents.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said on August 26 that the withdrawal would be in line with Russian measures likely aimed at worsening abuses of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia and occupied Ukraine.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, about 37% of those taking Wegovy saw improvement in liver fibrosis and no worsening of their MASH, compared to 22% in the placebo group.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
The 16-member task force reviews evidence and public input, then recommends preventive services that catch disease early or prevent worsening, which insurers must cover without patient cost-sharing.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
In addition, 37 percent of participants on Wegovy saw improvement in liver scarring and no worsening of MASH, compared with 22 percent with the placebo.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Aug. 2025
And their medial knee cartilage showed less worsening, suggesting slower cartilage degeneration.
—New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Fortunately, just as the worsening problem feels insurmountable, solutions are becoming feasible.
—Dan Riskin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Anger has been brewing in the Himalayan nation for years about the country’s worsening youth unemployment and lack of economic opportunities, exacerbated by what many view as a growing disparity between the country’s elite and regular people.
—Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Pink Light takes the inspiring sports drama genre, where athletes have to overcome obstacles in their sport and personal lives, in a new direction as Browne tackles the worsening debate around trans athletes in the media and political spaces.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The Fed is scheduled to meet within days and weigh signs of a worsening job market against indications that inflation is again starting to gnaw at the economy.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Keep your child’s provider up to date about any changes, improvements or worsening symptoms — such as during travel or after moving to a new area.
—Rhonda Conner-Warren, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
However, the AmCham Shanghai survey found 14% of the respondents reported the environment for foreign businesses in China was worsening, with the tech sector seeing the highest challenges at 31% of industry respondents.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said on August 26 that the withdrawal would be in line with Russian measures likely aimed at worsening abuses of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia and occupied Ukraine.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsening
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The designation reflects the deteriorating relations between the United States and one of its closest Latin American allies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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As Sweet noted, elevated inflation and deteriorating labor market conditions typically call for conflicting monetary responses.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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As well as job displacement, AI risks deepening wealth inequality—concentrating the gains among those who own or are able to leverage its abilities, while throwing the remainder into the same basket of the formerly employable unemployed.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Instead, officials reinforce colonial subordination while deepening the vulnerability of immigrant communities.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Initial jobless claims indicate only a minimal pickup in layoffs and/or deterioration in labor conditions at present, a positive dynamic.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The largest member of the grass family, bamboo is combustible, susceptible to deterioration and weaker in rain, raising legitimate questions about its durability, Arup’s Ho said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In just a few days, the central bank is expected to lower interest rates for the first time since December to shore up America’s crumbling labor market.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The film, based on a novel by Karina Sainz Borgo, stars Natalia Reyes as a woman forced to grapple with the death of her mother against the backdrop of a crumbling city and a gang that has overtaken her apartment building.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Like all good bistros, this one serves a roast chicken as burnished as a penny, uncharacteristically earthy and sweet thanks to the funky, flavor-intensifying power of koji.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Apple didn’t explain its reasoning behind the decision, but the market for satellite-to-phone service is intensifying.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Inflammation can cause vascular disease — the narrowing, weakening or even blockage of blood vessels — that can damage organs such as the kidneys, lungs, liver and of course the brain.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hurricane center forecasters said additional weakening is expected during the next few days, with Kiko moving toward the west-northwest around 14 mph.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The negativity around Wilson wasn’t only about his declining physical skills.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Still, there is some evidence click-throughs per search are declining.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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What is required is a pullback - on huge deficits, on aggravating international and internal relationships, and on the undermining of historical foundations of the United States.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cao faces one count of murder with eight allegations of aggravating factors, including his use of a knife, prosecutors said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Worsening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsening. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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