1
as in weakening
a gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body
muscle deterioration resulting from prolonged disuse
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2
as in degradation
a change to a lower state or level
a deterioration in the quality of food at that once-thriving restaurant
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Recent Examples of deterioration
Araghchi’s comments mark another deterioration in the chances for diplomacy between the United States and Iran — and come as Trump is weighing a strike on the country that could damage one of its most significant nuclear facilities that is still standing after Israel’s attacks.
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Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 20 June 2025
With deterioration continuing, a 2014 study recommended the entire span be replaced.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Corrosion is one of the leading causes of conventional RC infrastructure deterioration, often requiring extensive repairs and maintenance.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
This was a stark deterioration in the federal government's position since the last ICI survey in January, which put the figures at 34 percent for Sacramento and 18 percent for Washington D.C. respectively.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 20 June 2025
With deterioration continuing, a 2014 study recommended the entire span be replaced.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Corrosion is one of the leading causes of conventional RC infrastructure deterioration, often requiring extensive repairs and maintenance.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
This was a stark deterioration in the federal government's position since the last ICI survey in January, which put the figures at 34 percent for Sacramento and 18 percent for Washington D.C. respectively.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterioration
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Despite being lightweight, the weeder is built with durability in mind and has a rust-resistant coating that protects it from corrosion and degradation over time.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that accelerates degradation of the drive shafts’protective coating, increasing the susceptibility to damage from road debris, according to the recall report.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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The decay of marketing effects varies by channel, audience, creative, season and competitive context.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Although abrupt, the decision follows years of concern about the decay of U.S. Antarctic scientific infrastructure, exacerbated by hesitations from both agencies about starting big new projects in the face of ongoing federal budget uncertainty.—
Nadia Drake,
Scientific American,
22 July 2025
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These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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The sales drop was led primarily by a 9% fall in North America and declines in Europe and Asia-Pacific.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Where corporate criminal investigations resolve without filing any criminal charges (through a declination or deferred prosecution agreement), companies should expect victims to still voice their views loudly to the Justice Department and beyond.—
Lisa Zornberg,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The sun's changing declination is what determines whether the sun's rays strike us at a low angle or more directly.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Deterioration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterioration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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