worsened; worsening
ˈwərs-niŋ,
ˈwər-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make worse
: to become worse
the weather began to worsen
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Examples of worsen in a Sentence
Spending more money is only going to worsen the problem.
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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The billionaire hedge fund manager told CNBC that inflation risks loom after November's election, as both Harris and Trump pledged to increase spending and cut taxes, worsening the debt outlook.
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Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Combination Sleeping Combination sleeping, which involves switching between positions, can either alleviate or worsen hip pain depending on the sleeper’s preferred positions and mattress support.
—Rachel Tavel, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
Limit triggers like harsh chemicals and drying ingredients. Reduce stress levels and get plenty of sleep, as stress can worsen dandruff symptoms or prompt flare-ups.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Low levels of tryptophan may affect the production of other important compounds, such as serotonin and melatonin, and worsen autism symptoms.9
One small study examined the relationship between tryptophan levels and symptoms in children with ASD.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
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Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Combination Sleeping Combination sleeping, which involves switching between positions, can either alleviate or worsen hip pain depending on the sleeper’s preferred positions and mattress support.
—Rachel Tavel, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
Limit triggers like harsh chemicals and drying ingredients. Reduce stress levels and get plenty of sleep, as stress can worsen dandruff symptoms or prompt flare-ups.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Low levels of tryptophan may affect the production of other important compounds, such as serotonin and melatonin, and worsen autism symptoms.9
One small study examined the relationship between tryptophan levels and symptoms in children with ASD.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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