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as in to eat
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in to wear
to damage or diminish by continued friction
the winds and desert sands have eroded much of the original surface of these ancient monuments
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Recent Examples of erode
In other words, the tariff ceasefire may be intact for now, but trust in its durability is rapidly eroding.
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Catherine Baab, Quartz, 2 June 2025
But Zillow and some state lawmakers want to stifle that innovation, limit choice and erode the competitive landscape that allows agents and companies like ours to deliver better outcomes for local homebuyers and sellers.
—Mike Golden, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
In my view, the expansion of 287(g) will erode that trust and makes entire communities – not just immigrants – less safe.
—W. Carsten Andresen, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
These changes threaten to erode biodiversity and make survival even harder for freshwater and land turtle populations.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Catherine Baab, Quartz, 2 June 2025
But Zillow and some state lawmakers want to stifle that innovation, limit choice and erode the competitive landscape that allows agents and companies like ours to deliver better outcomes for local homebuyers and sellers.
—Mike Golden, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
In my view, the expansion of 287(g) will erode that trust and makes entire communities – not just immigrants – less safe.
—W. Carsten Andresen, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
These changes threaten to erode biodiversity and make survival even harder for freshwater and land turtle populations.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erode
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Henson wore a look courtesy of Siriano’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection, which made its runway debut during New York Fashion Week in February 2025.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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One Amazon reviewer wore them during a trip to Italy and said their feet felt great after being on them all day in the heat.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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Another key feature of algae oil is its high smoke point of 535 degrees—the temperature at which oil begins to break down, release dangerous chemicals, and destroy its nutrients.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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During the week of my embed, the Russian military identified and destroyed a few of the Vampire pilots’ positions.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2025
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He’s healed physically, but his mental health is frayed.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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The partnership of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has been central to White House operations since the administration took office in January, but with Musk now stepping away from the limelight, there are signs that the personal bond between the two has frayed.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The heaters for the pool, the interior parts of it were starting to get corroded so that was going to need to be replaced.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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The new design promises a 100-year lifespan, using wider concrete barriers to impede saltwater from corroding the bridge's steel.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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With Bayern aiming to reduce their wage bill, the Wirtz signing would have come at the cost of at least an extra €20million (£16.8m, $22.7m) per year, on top of a transfer fee somewhere between €100m and €150m.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Their original sentences, which were 12 years and seven years, respectively, were reduced in September 2023.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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So in the long run, even somewhere like Oxford won't be rubbing their hands with glee if life is harder for Harvard — because Oxford and Harvard do projects together.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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Privately, Musk rubbed a number of senior officials the wrong way during his time in government, and his complaints about a key legislative goal may further agitate his critics in the administration.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
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So, this should lower those percentage gaps in time, if not erase them.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The voices and contributions of women and people of color were overlooked and erased through much of America’s military history.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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“Erode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erode. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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