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as in deteriorated
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as in declining
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as in worsening
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in degrading
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 deteriorating
Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
With the relationship between the two companies deteriorating, Qualcomm may have to consider using another architecture before its ALA expires in 2033.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Urban inequality, the housing crisis and deteriorating water access in US cities, Nature Cities.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
For decades, Santa Claus’s deteriorating buildings were a weird amalgamation of fading holiday cheer overlaid with recent gang graffiti.
—Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Papoose allegedly assaulted Eazy The Block Captain during a battle rap event that same year, but never spoke publicly about the fight or his and Remy’s deteriorating relationship.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
While much of central and southern Syria appears calm after opposition forces overthrew the Assad regime, a patchwork of territorial rivalries in the north has exploded into open combat, sparking concerns ISIS could exploit the deteriorating security situation.
—Tim Lister, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
The car lobby group, which represents the likes of BMW, Ferrari, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo, said in late November that action is necessary to further support the industry, citing sluggish EV demand and a deteriorating economic climate.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Her body is deteriorating in front of us, and yet my daughter and her vet say, if (the dog) looks happy, leave her be.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
With the relationship between the two companies deteriorating, Qualcomm may have to consider using another architecture before its ALA expires in 2033.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Urban inequality, the housing crisis and deteriorating water access in US cities, Nature Cities.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
For decades, Santa Claus’s deteriorating buildings were a weird amalgamation of fading holiday cheer overlaid with recent gang graffiti.
—Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Papoose allegedly assaulted Eazy The Block Captain during a battle rap event that same year, but never spoke publicly about the fight or his and Remy’s deteriorating relationship.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
While much of central and southern Syria appears calm after opposition forces overthrew the Assad regime, a patchwork of territorial rivalries in the north has exploded into open combat, sparking concerns ISIS could exploit the deteriorating security situation.
—Tim Lister, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
The car lobby group, which represents the likes of BMW, Ferrari, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo, said in late November that action is necessary to further support the industry, citing sluggish EV demand and a deteriorating economic climate.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorating
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While pruning, remove any winter damage, along with dead and declining growths, to allow new shoots to reform the plant.—
Tom MacCubbin,
orlandosentinel.com,
6 Mar. 2021
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In order to reopen, counties must demonstrate declining prevalence of COVID-19, testing ability of 30 tests per 10,000 residents per week, contact tracing and isolation facilities.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 May 2020
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Highly flammable tamarisk shrubs have taken root in thick stands near streams in the western US, and eucalyptus — one of the primary invasive trees blamed for worsening Chile’s recent wildfires as well as fires in Portugal — increases wildfire risk in California.—
Kylie Mohr,
Vox,
8 Jan. 2025
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The conflict is delaying training for thousands of medical students, likely leading to a worsening health care crisis for Sudan for years to come.—
Maria Isabel Barros Guinle,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2025
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The regulations, enacted by the Obama administration, prevented internet providers from degrading competitors’ services.—
Ian Prasad Philbrick,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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But Israel has drifted far from this vision, culminating in its current government’s outspoken goal of annexing the West Bank, while degrading the rights of Arab Israelis.—
Ben Krull,
New York Daily News,
29 Dec. 2024
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This stylish planter keeps plants well-watered and is virtually indestructible, designed to resist cracking and crumbling even in freezing temperatures.—
Rachel Ahrnsen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Jan. 2025
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The crumbling concrete manifested more rapidly than in Connecticut, and with insufficient financial support available, some families fell into financial ruin.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Dec. 2024
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Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
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With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Living in near-poverty in a series of poor apartments, or out of a ramshackle touring van for weeks on end?—
Cat Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The tiny, ramshackle 19th-century clapboard house is light-years away from the nearby Vanderbilt Mansion, also open to the public.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
27 July 2024
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Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 highest-grossing films in descending at the worldwide box office in 2024.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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From this point on, his journey becomes dreamlike, soon descending into a waking nightmare.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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Griff's was a cozy space inside with a small, rickety wooden patio in the front and a larger one in the back.—
Brianna Griff,
Chron,
13 Jan. 2023
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Instead of rickety outdoor patios with plastic partitions, diners mostly ate in dining rooms.—
Nick Kindelsperger,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Dec. 2022
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“Deteriorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorating. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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