atrophying

verb

Definition of atrophyingnext
present participle of atrophy
as in deteriorating
to become worse or of less value in the years following the closing of the last textile mill, the town atrophied

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  1. deteriorating
  2. crumbling
  3. worsening
  4. descending
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  • Lebanon’s recent instability began with the economic crisis of 2019, which sparked widespread protests against government corruption, financial mismanagement, and the deteriorating quality of life, which was further impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic a few months later.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Aside from being the target of Israeli airstrikes at present, Lebanon’s ongoing woes are marked by a severe economic crisis that in 2019 sparked widespread protests against government corruption, financial mismanagement and the deteriorating quality of life.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of deteriorating
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  • In August 2020, the observatory started crumbling after an auxiliary cable snapped, causing damage to the telescope’s dish and the receiver platform that hung above it, according to the National Science Foundation.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • At one point, ship masts were used to help support the roof of the crumbling piazza that overlooks the Potomac River.
    Michael E. Ruane The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of crumbling
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  • Severe heat is expected to continue worsening as a result of climate change, with a wealth of studies showing that as the planet warms, heat waves are becoming more likely, more intense and longer-lasting.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • As a new academic year begins, many Jewish students and their families are apprehensive about a worsening climate of antisemitism on British campuses after Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel last year, which triggered the ongoing war in Gaza.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of worsening
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  • But here, Alejandro had written and composed a romantic ballad with soft strings descending like falling leaves, with the piano dancing around his warm tone.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • With horror films that’s often the moment the movie flies off the rails, descending into silliness.
    Scott Phillips, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of descending
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