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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
This means that damaging workplace behaviors reduce productivity directly as well as create emotional exhaustion that worsens the decline.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The company travels to Rome, where Blackshirts march in the piazzas, but Duse’s health worsens.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Cooney said delaying the sales tax measure, while the right move, worsens the MTS budget crisis by postponing by two years the possibility of a crucial new revenue stream.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
As her condition worsens, her fiancé’s brooding cousin becomes an unwilling participant in the evil forces tormenting her.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Allen noted that summer heat worsens the effect.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Researchers say that climate change and air pollution are deeply linked and that lowering carbon dioxide emissions, which raises temperatures and worsens wildfires, is an essential part of reducing air pollution.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
If inflation worsens while hiring continues, that could force the Fed to potentially reverse course and increase rates again next year.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
As a result, the housing affordability crisis worsens.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The company travels to Rome, where Blackshirts march in the piazzas, but Duse’s health worsens.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Cooney said delaying the sales tax measure, while the right move, worsens the MTS budget crisis by postponing by two years the possibility of a crucial new revenue stream.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
As her condition worsens, her fiancé’s brooding cousin becomes an unwilling participant in the evil forces tormenting her.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Allen noted that summer heat worsens the effect.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Researchers say that climate change and air pollution are deeply linked and that lowering carbon dioxide emissions, which raises temperatures and worsens wildfires, is an essential part of reducing air pollution.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
If inflation worsens while hiring continues, that could force the Fed to potentially reverse course and increase rates again next year.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
As a result, the housing affordability crisis worsens.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsens
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Remodels stall, menu updates fall flat, and guest experience deteriorates.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This means green signals are inherently weaker, and when outdoor sunlight adds noise, the measurement range shrinks even further, and accuracy deteriorates.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Many men disconnect from their family to get a reprieve from these sentiments, which deepens the drift.—
Linsey Hughes,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the gallery opening a few days later, her suspicion only deepens when Daniel and Cherry, who arrived late in the first place, leave without saying goodbye, which is uncharacteristic of their dutiful son.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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In September and October, the core of the Milky Way is visible as soon as twilight descends.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Each fisher who descends on Bristol Bay for the season can’t afford to take their eye off of the prize.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This comparison gets intense in organizational settings because workplaces have a clear hierarchy, which intensifies comparisons.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As climate change intensifies natural disasters, states across the US have been mandating that home sellers disclose risks such as flooding.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The film reportedly follows Streep’s Miranda as the magazine industry crumbles around her.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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However, the film often crumbles under the weight of the ambitions.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Chaos complicates the picture in other ways, too.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gus takes an immediate interest in the seemingly vulnerable Mary, leading to a night that further complicates her life.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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If the Supreme Court declines review, Hernandez would face retrial unless prosecutors decide not to pursue the case further.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Times’ proprietor, Patrick Soon-Shiong, now declines to support political candidates, a decision that conflicts with his community’s liberal constituency.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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Words may hit all the wrong notes when the moon aggravates Chiron today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The minuscule particles can lead to breathing problems like bronchitis and cause inflammation that aggravates diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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