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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Some other risky places that International SOS has earmarked include Syria, Yemen and the Sahel, where instability is worsening and external actors are propping up struggling governments.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
All three conditions, his doctor wrote, are irreversible and will continue to worsen over time.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
The currency plunged as Iran ordered the closure of schools, universities, and government offices on Wednesday due to a worsening energy crisis exacerbated by harsh winter conditions.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
Foods high in simple carbohydrates, dairy, or yeast have been reported to worsen symptoms in some people.20
Simple Carbohydrates
Diets high in simple carbohydrates are thought to worsen symptoms of HS.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
All three conditions, his doctor wrote, are irreversible and will continue to worsen over time.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
The currency plunged as Iran ordered the closure of schools, universities, and government offices on Wednesday due to a worsening energy crisis exacerbated by harsh winter conditions.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
Foods high in simple carbohydrates, dairy, or yeast have been reported to worsen symptoms in some people.20
Simple Carbohydrates
Diets high in simple carbohydrates are thought to worsen symptoms of HS.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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