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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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Recent Examples of worsen
However, triggers such as cat dander might worsen allergy symptoms.5
Allergic Asthma and Cat Allergies
Some, but not all, people who have asthma find that cat allergens can trigger asthma symptoms.
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Daniel More, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Key stat: Hubbard has never been known for his pass-rushing ability, but that element of his game has eroded as injuries have worsened in recent years.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The ordeal worsened her already severe illness, leaving her virtually unable to eat, move, or talk for days after.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Avoid activities that would worsen your indoor air quality, such as vacuuming, frying food, smoking, vaping, burning candles, burning incense or using a fireplace.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Daniel More, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Key stat: Hubbard has never been known for his pass-rushing ability, but that element of his game has eroded as injuries have worsened in recent years.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The ordeal worsened her already severe illness, leaving her virtually unable to eat, move, or talk for days after.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Avoid activities that would worsen your indoor air quality, such as vacuuming, frying food, smoking, vaping, burning candles, burning incense or using a fireplace.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsen
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That same month, Reinhart flew back home to Ohio as her grandmother’s health was deteriorating.—
Julia Sullivan,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2025
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Conditions in Pensacola were deteriorating as of Tuesday morning, state officials said.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2025
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Your professional world may aggravate your inner well-being as Mercury challenges Mars retrograde.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Todibo aggravated the injury in the 4-1 loss away to Manchester City this month.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The village is small and dense, lined with crumbling structures and the exploded remains of cars.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Yakumo will use his unique fighting styles to defeat the Divine Dragon Order that’s turned Tokyo into a dystopian, crumbling mess.—
Ash Parrish,
The Verge,
23 Jan. 2025
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These attacks have deepened the geopolitical divide, impacting global trade routes and exacerbating tensions in the region.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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These narratives — with their complementary arcs — also deepen our investment as viewers.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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Enduro bikes may look like trail bikes, but they’re designed with much more bias towards descending.—
Seb Stott,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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Instantly, Heffernan said, trolls descended, barraging her with anti-Semitic and misogynistic messages.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Speculation about his future in politics has intensified as the 18-year-old begins to take on more visible roles, both during his father's campaign and at official events.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Record-low sea ice in the Arctic, disruptions to ocean currents, and intensifying natural disasters are all stark warnings.—
David Carlin,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Heritage Foundation declined to comment for this story.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Courier Journal reached out to the major bourbon distillers to discuss tariffs, but all declined to comment or never responded.—
Olivia Evans,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement The idea took on new urgency this month as wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood and Altadena, a community in the foothills just north of the city, exacerbating the region’s long-running housing shortage.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Debt can be exacerbated by rising healthcare costs and an aging population, increases in government spending, mounting interest on existing debt and more.—
Mitch Salchow,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsen. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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