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as in to worsen
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in to degrade
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
childish name-calling that merely deteriorates what should be a serious discussion on an important issue
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Recent Examples of deteriorate
It was teased by saying that Fence is preparing for a deteriorating situation in Tarkov, and has a challenge for anyone who is willing to keep him out.
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Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
But Khamenei's appearance has visibly deteriorated in recent years.
—Kay Armin Serjoie, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly within heavy snow showers with little warning.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
The labor market is still gently cooling, not sharply deteriorating as late summer data might have suggested.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
But Khamenei's appearance has visibly deteriorated in recent years.
—Kay Armin Serjoie, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly within heavy snow showers with little warning.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
The labor market is still gently cooling, not sharply deteriorating as late summer data might have suggested.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorate
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Yet heroin insinuated the lives of Stein and Harry at the peak of their success in the early 1980s, and the group’s fortunes faded as the addiction worsened.Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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In fact, a 2016 study found that blue light worsened migraine pain.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Dec. 2024
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In addition, heat from combustion causes some pesticides to degrade into harmful gases such as hydrogen cyanide.Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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This air bag issue is separate from the largest automotive recall in history, that of 67 million Takata air bag inflators, whose metal canisters degrade with age, heat and humidity, and can, without warning, become bombs.David Shepardson, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024
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His boss, Herr Knock (Simon McBurney), dispatches him to Orlok’s castle so that the Count can buy a crumbling old pile in Germany.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Roasted or sautéed garlic can add a savory depth, fresh or dried herbs can add complexity, freshness, and pops of color, grated cheese can add an indulgent finish, and crumbled bacon can add a salty kick and textural contrast.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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This rare condition occurs when the ligaments holding the lower ribs in place weaken, allowing the ribs to move out of position and causing pain.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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Last year marked the seventh consecutive year of declining births, despite the relaxation of China's one-child policy to allow two children in 2016 and three in 2021.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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In any case, a company with declining revenues, earnings and free cash flow may not even be able to sustain its current dividend, let alone grow it to keep pace with future inflation.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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In that sense, Babygirl is a case study in how power corrupts not only those who have it, but those who crave it.Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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But if others surrender, the press will have been corrupted — by Trump himself.S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Across the Middle East and North Africa, many revolutions have overthrown autocrats, only for those countries to descend back into chaos or a more oppressive rule.NPR, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Blinken met Friday with Turkey's foreign minister following discussions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aiming to bring Turkey into a broader consensus to prevent Syria from descending further into chaos.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees’ decision to go with Goldschmidt on a one-year contract is not without risk given his age and diminishing skills.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The district is set to ask the Metro Council for use of $12 million surplus funds to partially offset the diminishing pandemic money.Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Deteriorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorate. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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