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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
While drought impacts water utilities in the Western states more directly, saltwater from coastal flooding worsens groundwater quality, and extreme cold can wear on pipes.
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Charlotte Slovin, ABC News, 25 Feb. 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
Asthma worsens with polluted air.
—Yoca Arditi-Rocha, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 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
If something feels new, different or worsens with movement, don’t ignore it.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
Burning methane gas contributes to and worsens respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, including asthma and heart disease.
—Susan Moynihan, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Software stock slide worsens on AI fears US software stocks sank further Tuesday on swelling investor fears that new AI tools will eat their lunch.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The mom-to-be’s condition rapidly worsens, with Addison convincing Amelia — again reluctantly — to restore her privileges and scrub in.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Charlotte Slovin, ABC News, 25 Feb. 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
Asthma worsens with polluted air.
—Yoca Arditi-Rocha, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 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
If something feels new, different or worsens with movement, don’t ignore it.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
Burning methane gas contributes to and worsens respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, including asthma and heart disease.
—Susan Moynihan, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Software stock slide worsens on AI fears US software stocks sank further Tuesday on swelling investor fears that new AI tools will eat their lunch.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The mom-to-be’s condition rapidly worsens, with Addison convincing Amelia — again reluctantly — to restore her privileges and scrub in.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsens
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And if the economy deteriorates and the labor market materially weakens at the same time?—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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As her vision deteriorates, Penny turns to psychoanalysis not in hopes of reversing her condition, but to confront years of denial and silence.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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Season seven raises the stakes, deepens the drama, and brings Eliza and Blake’s journey to a thrilling and satisfying close.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Either way, as totality deepens and the moon grows dimmer, try increasing magnification and focus on some of the moon’s famous features bathed in red light, such as Tycho crater rays and the rugged Apennine Mountains.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The European social set descends on this Cape Town party spot every summer for its white sand and chilly blue water, as well as the trendy clubs and hotels that lie in the shadow of the Twelve Apostles mountain range.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The scouting combine is the unofficial kickoff to the NFL offseason, as the entire football universe descends on Indianapolis’ abundant hotel lobbies and steakhouses to have discussions about free agency and the draft.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Belarus now imprisons 28 journalists as President Lukashenko intensifies a crackdown on press freedom.—
Yuras Karmanau,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ogles' comments, made on the first day of House Republicans' annual week-long policy retreat in Doral, Florida, also came as the war in Iran rapidly intensifies.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 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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Musk merger complicates SpaceX IPO watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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And as with Sir Ma’am, her transformation complicates The Beauty’s established world-building.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Both trade lanes experienced 19 percent volume declines.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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This comes at a fiscally dire time for Broward County Public Schools, which has lost significant revenue as school enrollment declines each year.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
9 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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