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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 as our credit deteriorates, borrowing gets more expensive, forcing us to borrow more to keep up, which worsens our credit further.
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Bill Conway, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Bill Conway, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsens
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And as our credit deteriorates, borrowing gets more expensive, forcing us to borrow more to keep up, which worsens our credit further.—
Bill Conway,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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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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As Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela’s (Connelly) growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, threatening to tear their fragile stability apart.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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To see her personal memories rescued, returned and celebrated by strangers on the internet only deepens what this moment represents.—
Ryan Brennan
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Holy Week begins with a triumphal procession, descends into betrayal and death, and ends with resurrection.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ribbon Fall, which descends 1,612 feet and marks Yosemite’s single largest drop, is a slender plunge and could be gone by June, Goehring says.—
Kurtis Alexander,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Venus and Pluto’s clash intensifies a one-sided attraction.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 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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Like the impish anti-romance that crumbles around it, the movie’s twist is both transgressive enough to be pleased with itself and also rooted in a reality that refuses to be dismissed as a bad joke.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
31 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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Attorney Joe Tamburino says legalizing bathhouses poses legal risks for business owners and complicates the role of law enforcement.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Climate change complicates forecasting All this is playing out against the backdrop of climate change, which is shortening winters and turning up the heat.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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If the tech sector declines, the resulting drawdown can significantly reduce your base for withdrawals—at a point when there may be little time to recover.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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As access declines, downstream complications and costs will rise.—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 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 10 Apr. 2026.
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