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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
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.
—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
As health insurers and plan sponsors specifically express reluctance to cover weight loss drugs, access worsens for some who need treatments most.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
What if his mother’s problem worsens?
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Experts have long known that excess alcohol use worsens osteoporosis.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 1 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
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
As health insurers and plan sponsors specifically express reluctance to cover weight loss drugs, access worsens for some who need treatments most.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
What if his mother’s problem worsens?
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Experts have long known that excess alcohol use worsens osteoporosis.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 1 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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Another six months of war and the negotiating position deteriorates.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Meetings grow tense, and communication deteriorates.—
Niurys Robaina,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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This partnership with Banijay Kids & Family deepens that commitment.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Just to the west, sunset occurs as the partial eclipse deepens.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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Now, Drake has pulled ahead of the British singer-songwriter, who descends slightly to tenth place.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Avoid morning hours when flowers are damp with dew and late evening when dew descends on the garden.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
21 June 2026
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That is the moment that everything crumbles for Rachel.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 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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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.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Kojima Productions declines to share more information on Kier's involvement, though filming has now properly begun with the actors on OD.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Democratic voters are more likely to vote by mail than Republicans so stand to benefit in future elections if the Supreme Court declines to get involved.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Mercury aggravates Jupiter, intensifying your vulnerability in creative or romantic situations.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Terrance Friday,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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