as in erosion
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction
took the machinery out of operation since attrition had led to the main mechanism's breaking
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Recent Examples of attrition
The survey also noted other issues, including labor shortages, which were compounding the problem, with rising competition from new provincial factories and worker relocation issues that have contributed to a high attrition rate and diminished efficiency.
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
Dropbox has also seen its lowest attrition rates and highest offer acceptance rates since going fully remote, internal company data shows.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 June 2025
But Miami-Dade is no longer permitted to issue new vouchers, a freeze impacting about 75 households a month based on average attrition rates that would otherwise cause availability in the program, said Nathan Kogon, the county’s director of Housing and Community Development.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
Interview frontline supervisors to gauge attrition rates and training spend.
—Pranav Dalal, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
Dropbox has also seen its lowest attrition rates and highest offer acceptance rates since going fully remote, internal company data shows.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 June 2025
But Miami-Dade is no longer permitted to issue new vouchers, a freeze impacting about 75 households a month based on average attrition rates that would otherwise cause availability in the program, said Nathan Kogon, the county’s director of Housing and Community Development.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
Interview frontline supervisors to gauge attrition rates and training spend.
—Pranav Dalal, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attrition
erosion
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This has been primarily due to the wall’s waterspouts (installed during the British Raj), which caused a discharge of monsoon rainwater, resulting in deep erosion and damage.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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In cases of severe erosion and decay, crowns can help preserve teeth and maintain function for many years.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Attrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attrition. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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