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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
Sam slips back into her addiction and as her alcoholism worsens, so do the visions and apparitions that seem to be haunting the forest.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
As climate change worsens, more locations are going to become too hot for data centers.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s a health hazard to anyone living within breathing distance, and a source of greenhouse gas pollution that worsens global warming.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Probiotic Yogurt Some people find that drinking milk or eating dairy products worsens congestion by thickening mucus.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2025
Remember that alcohol ultimately worsens sleep quality.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Dec. 2025
After one to two weeks, the cough typically worsens, progressing into intense coughing fits that can occur for weeks or even months.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Dust can make your living spaces look neglected, but more importantly, the debris feeds dust mites and worsens allergies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
The biggest driver was the oxidation of methane itself, creating a feedback loop that worsens climate change.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
As climate change worsens, more locations are going to become too hot for data centers.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s a health hazard to anyone living within breathing distance, and a source of greenhouse gas pollution that worsens global warming.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Probiotic Yogurt Some people find that drinking milk or eating dairy products worsens congestion by thickening mucus.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2025
Remember that alcohol ultimately worsens sleep quality.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Dec. 2025
After one to two weeks, the cough typically worsens, progressing into intense coughing fits that can occur for weeks or even months.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Dust can make your living spaces look neglected, but more importantly, the debris feeds dust mites and worsens allergies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
The biggest driver was the oxidation of methane itself, creating a feedback loop that worsens climate change.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsens
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The Backyard cast also features Katie MacNichol as Gladys’ daughter Ellen, Alexander Ameen as Ellen’s husband Howard, and William Huffaker as a young painter from Boston named Don Bowman whom Gladys seeks to help even as her mental state deteriorates.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the situation deteriorates, the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany among others have urged their nationals to leave Bamako.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … FOOD FIGHT – McRib mystery deepens as McDonald's is sued over what's really inside.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, shares could surge as Uber deepens its foray into AV technology, offering an opportunity to improve its margins.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2026
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Carol is casually chatting with her manager and romantic partner, Helen (Miriam Shor), when the pathogen descends on everyone, creating a horrific scene of silent, seizing bodies.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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Regardless, this film also boasts a oner for the ages, as a raincoat mafia descends upon a rave and a pair of bloodthirsty lovers.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Arctic competition intensifies as Russia boosts military presence and China declares itself a ‘near-Arctic state,’ making Greenland crucial for North American defense.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Two days later, Mars conjunct Pluto in your fourth house intensifies emotional undercurrents tied to family, home, or old survival patterns.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Academic success means little if a child crumbles under stress.—
Dr. Mona Amin,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2025
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Toby’s display, overall, looks a lot nicer, but when Paul goes to take a slice of his cake from the chocolate case, the whole thing crumbles to a mess.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other data, however, complicates the picture.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sentimental Value, an emotionally layered film up for eight Golden Globes this weekend, complicates that perspective.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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Independent energy analyst Rachel Ziemba, who agrees major oil companies may hesitate, also notes that declines in the price of crude – the raw material for consumer products like gasoline – are often not fully passed on to consumers.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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As Gustav aims to work his way back into their lives, Nora retreats into isolation as her mental health increasingly declines.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Nathan tells him to get in the water in order to fix the hooks and ropes, but Max stands on the Jet Ski instead, which aggravates the bosun.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Money could be at the heart of the power struggle when Mars aggravates Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Worsens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsens. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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