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as in worsens
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in degrades
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 deteriorates
This ability deteriorates further with general hearing loss, which is becoming more prevalent as people live longer, and can lead to social isolation.
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IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2024
This represents a significant shift in NATO's approach, signaling a potential readiness to escalate its involvement if the situation in Ukraine deteriorates drastically.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Cooked pasta can be stored in the freezer for about six months before the quality deteriorates.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Cardboard provides minimal protection to begin with and, over time, deteriorates, becoming a magnet for moisture and pests.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
Waller said a scenario likely to prompt a more pronounced response would be if inflation falls below 2% or if the labor market significantly deteriorates.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
Once that point is surpassed, performance deteriorates.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
And once someone becomes homeless, their health deteriorates rapidly.
—Renee Hsia, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
However, as time goes on, their civilized behavior deteriorates, leading to chaos and savagery.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2024
This represents a significant shift in NATO's approach, signaling a potential readiness to escalate its involvement if the situation in Ukraine deteriorates drastically.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Cooked pasta can be stored in the freezer for about six months before the quality deteriorates.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Cardboard provides minimal protection to begin with and, over time, deteriorates, becoming a magnet for moisture and pests.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
Waller said a scenario likely to prompt a more pronounced response would be if inflation falls below 2% or if the labor market significantly deteriorates.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
Once that point is surpassed, performance deteriorates.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
And once someone becomes homeless, their health deteriorates rapidly.
—Renee Hsia, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
However, as time goes on, their civilized behavior deteriorates, leading to chaos and savagery.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorates
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The main symptoms of spondylolisthesis include lower back pain that often worsens when standing or walking, thigh pain, tight hamstrings and numbness spreading from the lower back down one leg.Ty Roush, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The book's central argument is that the repetition of these talking points across party lines creates a centrist consensus that maintains the status quo, even as the climate crisis worsens.Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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On the other, the naysayers fret that AI overcomplicates workflows, opens companies to security and liability risks, and degrades the human element that makes work worthwhile.Natasha Tynes, Big Think, 4 Dec. 2024
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There has also been cyclicality in views about whether control of paper money promotes or degrades democracy.Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Everyone who fell severely ill from the mysterious disease was also severely malnourished, which weakens immunity.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The legislation also weakens the authority of the governor to fill vacancies on the state court of appeals and the state Supreme Court, while prohibiting the attorney general from taking legal positions contrary to the Legislature’s.Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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The cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 2 diminishes that commitment.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In fact, these two grains will likely spike at some point as supply diminishes and demand remains steady.Brett Owens, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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With bird flu, pasteurization destroys the virus.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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This means that the burn mechanism, which destroys a portion of transaction fees to reduce Ethereum’s circulating supply, will see diminished effectiveness, further undermining Ethereum’s economic positioning.Jemma Green, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Deteriorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorates. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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