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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
The condition also worsens over time.
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Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that worsens over time and occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred, according to Mayo Clinic.
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Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Bonta and environmental groups said the regulations are key to helping California continue to reduce harmful smog that worsens asthma, emphysema and heart disease.
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Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
22 June 2026
And don't pulverize clay into dust—this worsens soil compaction.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
This worsens the inflammatory response to the initial infection, according to Fleming, who was not involved in the study.
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
As the economic and social situation worsens, Cubans have organized daily protests in various parts of the island.
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Sarah Moreno
june 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
Castro rises to power after brother’s health worsens In 2006, Fidel Castro’s health began to decline, and Raúl Castro was temporarily handed power in late July of that year until Cuba’s National Assembly elected him as president in February 2008.
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Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Diesel exhaust triggers asthma attacks, harms lung development and worsens conditions such as bronchitis and allergies.
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Sandra Martinez,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2026
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that worsens over time and occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred, according to Mayo Clinic.
—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Bonta and environmental groups said the regulations are key to helping California continue to reduce harmful smog that worsens asthma, emphysema and heart disease.
—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
22 June 2026
And don't pulverize clay into dust—this worsens soil compaction.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
This worsens the inflammatory response to the initial infection, according to Fleming, who was not involved in the study.
—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
As the economic and social situation worsens, Cubans have organized daily protests in various parts of the island.
—
Sarah Moreno
june 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
Castro rises to power after brother’s health worsens In 2006, Fidel Castro’s health began to decline, and Raúl Castro was temporarily handed power in late July of that year until Cuba’s National Assembly elected him as president in February 2008.
—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Diesel exhaust triggers asthma attacks, harms lung development and worsens conditions such as bronchitis and allergies.
—
Sandra Martinez,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsens
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Breaking them down to save for a later date isn’t enough, as bugs will still nestle their way in even as the cardboard deteriorates.
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Another six months of war and the negotiating position deteriorates.
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The latest analysis only deepens the mystery.
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The moves come as Gersh deepens its investment in creator representation, brand partnerships and digital-first business development.
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The virtual oar-yanking celebration in a baseball atmosphere was one of those weird juxtapositions that seem to get fostered whenever a World Cup fanbase descends upon a host city.
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When a bartender goes missing, Ohm descends into both his own history and that of this Overlook Hotel–esque setting in a film that verifies the suspicion that McCarthy is one of the best genre directors currently working.
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Very dry weather tends to lead to higher temperatures, which causes more evaporation that intensifies the drought—leading to even drier conditions, Myers explained.
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Taiwan’s defense ministry on Sunday announced a five-day combat readiness exercise as China intensifies military activity around the island.
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That is the moment that everything crumbles for Rachel.
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Loyalty, betrayal, illness and war all bear down on the group as the old order crumbles around them.
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Critics counter that ranked choice helps candidates game the system, complicates the process, disenfranchises voters such as older adults and communities of color, and takes longer to count, which could fuel conspiracy theories.
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The instinctive Moon settles into your 4th House of Home, while rule-making Saturn in your 11th House of Friends sets structure, creating a quincunx that complicates plans and messages.
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Economists have warned that the revenue bump is potentially temporary and analysts say the growth in state spending could leave California in a challenging position if the economy declines.
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For Markiplier, the last few months have been a study in what happens when a creator with 36 million subscribers walks through Hollywood’s front door and declines to become its creature.
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Mercury aggravates Jupiter, intensifying your vulnerability in creative or romantic situations.
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Flood conditions in Northern Lower Michigan have become increasingly dire in recent days, as heavy rainfall aggravates the winter snowmelt in the region.
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