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as in deteriorates
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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as in deepens
to make more severe
the harsh winter only worsened the fuel shortage
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Recent Examples of worsens
Distress could spread to countries beyond the Gulf if dire conditions prompt residents to flee across borders and infrastructure damage worsens a global oil shock, analysts said.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
In this case, your sweat is wasted and actually worsens the situation by failing to cool your body and contributing to dehydration.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
It can be linked to fluid intake before bed or bladder changes and frequently worsens during menopause.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
This weather whiplash from intense rain to extreme heat can be hard for residents to wrap their heads around — but is exactly what scientists expect to see more of in Southern California as climate change worsens.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
British Columbia was downgraded by Moody’s Ratings, which reiterated its negative outlook, the latest in a string of downgrades for Canada’s third-most populous province as its fiscal position worsens amid macroeconomic pressure.
—Thomas Seal, Bloomberg, 19 Mar. 2026
At high speeds, the rotors generate significant drag, which worsens as the blades spin faster.
—David Szondy
march 09, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2026
The presenters discussed how periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease that worsens with age, affects the bone and tissues supporting the teeth.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a nervous system disease that worsens over time and affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing the loss of muscle control.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
In this case, your sweat is wasted and actually worsens the situation by failing to cool your body and contributing to dehydration.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
It can be linked to fluid intake before bed or bladder changes and frequently worsens during menopause.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
This weather whiplash from intense rain to extreme heat can be hard for residents to wrap their heads around — but is exactly what scientists expect to see more of in Southern California as climate change worsens.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
British Columbia was downgraded by Moody’s Ratings, which reiterated its negative outlook, the latest in a string of downgrades for Canada’s third-most populous province as its fiscal position worsens amid macroeconomic pressure.
—Thomas Seal, Bloomberg, 19 Mar. 2026
At high speeds, the rotors generate significant drag, which worsens as the blades spin faster.
—David Szondy
march 09, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2026
The presenters discussed how periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease that worsens with age, affects the bone and tissues supporting the teeth.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a nervous system disease that worsens over time and affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing the loss of muscle control.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsens
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When hospitals operate under extreme and unpredictable demand spikes, patient safety deteriorates.—
Eugene Litvak,
STAT,
27 Mar. 2026
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Haldea cautioned that the secondary market could struggle to absorb a large wave of redemptions if investor sentiment deteriorates sharply.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile the airport crisis deepens.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Those words — simple, direct, enduring — carry the unmistakable weight of a lesson passed down from parent to child, one that only deepens in meaning with loss.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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As the summer air thickens with diffused sunlight and harsh humidity, a psychological fog descends on our young protagonist.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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And water aerobics for senior women descends into a bizarre request.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have long recognized that climate change intensifies heat waves.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chronic low back or sciatic pain that intensifies monthly may be treated as a musculoskeletal problem.—
Sarah Berg,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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Loyalty, betrayal, illness and war all bear down on the group as the old order crumbles around them.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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The song was inspired by surviving a toxic relationship, and then finding a true-hearted love that crumbles emotional walls.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
15 Jan. 2026
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Second, instability along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border complicates regional connectivity and economic integration initiatives, including projects linked to broader Central and South Asia.—
Rabia Akhtar,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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By probing deeper into outer-borough New York and its agrarian history, White complicates our traditional understanding of slavery as rural and southern, showing how memories of that peculiar institution shape contemporary urban life as well.—
Omari Weekes,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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Jeannot is not wired to jump anybody who declines an invitation.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Six out of the 10 top richest people in the world have experienced wealth declines between $30 and $60 billion this calendar year, totalling over $255 billion.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Smoke from wildfires penetrates deep into the lungs and aggravates respiratory disease more than any other type of pollution.—
Becky Upham,
EverydayHealth.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the extreme off-chance that Darnold doesn’t play or aggravates the injury, the Seahawks would call upon Drew Lock, who has just three regular season passing attempts on the year.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Worsens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsens. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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