1
as in worsens
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in degrades
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
childish name-calling that merely deteriorates what should be a serious discussion on an important issue
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Recent Examples of deteriorates
However, this growth could quickly diminish if the economy deteriorates and tariffs are imposed on AMD’s products.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The call instantly deteriorates in sound quality.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
For instance, if a pregnant patient is hemorrhaging, and their health deteriorates, the patient’s condition could worsen to a point where their future fertility is at risk.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Audiences will also naturally draw a direct connection to the billionaire space exploration of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, with the film’s central conceit that corporations are prepared to look to life beyond Earth as its environment deteriorates.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
Through extensive experimentation, researchers found that battery degradation mirrors the progression of a disease, where a key component deteriorates while the rest of the system remains functional.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Feb. 2025
The situation quickly deteriorates as adviser and advisee talk through Fola’s list of concerns, most of which relate to the experiences of students of color and nonbinary students in the theater department.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Even if proponents ignore us for the time being, they may be compelled to listen at some point as the situation deteriorates.
—Marc Joffe, Orange County Register, 10 Feb. 2025
Berkshire Hathaway shares should be a solid investment whether the economy flourishes or deteriorates in 2025, according to UBS, which projected a nearly 17% gain for the stock.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The call instantly deteriorates in sound quality.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
For instance, if a pregnant patient is hemorrhaging, and their health deteriorates, the patient’s condition could worsen to a point where their future fertility is at risk.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Audiences will also naturally draw a direct connection to the billionaire space exploration of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, with the film’s central conceit that corporations are prepared to look to life beyond Earth as its environment deteriorates.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
Through extensive experimentation, researchers found that battery degradation mirrors the progression of a disease, where a key component deteriorates while the rest of the system remains functional.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Feb. 2025
The situation quickly deteriorates as adviser and advisee talk through Fola’s list of concerns, most of which relate to the experiences of students of color and nonbinary students in the theater department.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Even if proponents ignore us for the time being, they may be compelled to listen at some point as the situation deteriorates.
—Marc Joffe, Orange County Register, 10 Feb. 2025
Berkshire Hathaway shares should be a solid investment whether the economy flourishes or deteriorates in 2025, according to UBS, which projected a nearly 17% gain for the stock.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorates
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During Bilbao’s Semana Grande, Jone lives her first love with Olga, as her father’s Parkinson’s illness worsens.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms include severe pain below the ribs that worsens when laughing, twisting, coughing, or bending.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
22 Dec. 2024
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The body degrades creatine, turning it into creatinine.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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Hazing is generally defined as an activity or action as a condition of joining or participating in a group that endangers, embarrasses or degrades a person.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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Development not only disturbs or destroys the soil, but wipes out habitat.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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First, allowing utilities to own generation destroys the competitive market.—
Mary Beth Tung,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Deteriorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorates. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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