as in deterioration
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as in deteriorating
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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as in deepening
to make more severe
the harsh winter only worsened the fuel shortage
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Recent Examples of worsening
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Predictive Modeling For Proactive Health Management Predictive models enable the platform to flag patients at risk for hospital readmissions, treatment non-compliance, or worsening chronic conditions.
—Paul Kovalenko, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But the worsening economic reality on the ground stands in stark contrast to that bravado.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
The worsening economy could be undermining the ability of Syria’s military to fight, as the value of soldiers’ salaries melts away while the insurgents are flush with cash.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
These increasingly feel hazardous to my health for two reasons—one is the worsening traffic and trucking on the interstate.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The former can lead to scar tissue, and that scarring can create a chronically worsening condition.
—Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Indeed, the most recent signals point to a job market leveling off but not worsening.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
This achievement, announced by the Colorado River Board of California on Wednesday, is a significant achievement given the worsening crisis unfolding along the Colorado River and its reservoirs.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Rejecting advice from just about every analyst and economist, China's leader has decided to export his way out of his country's worsening economic woes.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Predictive Modeling For Proactive Health Management Predictive models enable the platform to flag patients at risk for hospital readmissions, treatment non-compliance, or worsening chronic conditions.
—Paul Kovalenko, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But the worsening economic reality on the ground stands in stark contrast to that bravado.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
The worsening economy could be undermining the ability of Syria’s military to fight, as the value of soldiers’ salaries melts away while the insurgents are flush with cash.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
These increasingly feel hazardous to my health for two reasons—one is the worsening traffic and trucking on the interstate.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The former can lead to scar tissue, and that scarring can create a chronically worsening condition.
—Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Indeed, the most recent signals point to a job market leveling off but not worsening.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
This achievement, announced by the Colorado River Board of California on Wednesday, is a significant achievement given the worsening crisis unfolding along the Colorado River and its reservoirs.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsening
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Coined as far back as 1854 by Henry David Thoreau in Walden, the idea of mental deterioration from trivial distractions has never been more relevant.Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tedeschi credits Park Road with heroic work on the Maysles footage, which was delivered to them in various stages of deterioration.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
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In February 1966, after a rapidly deteriorating relationship with the NSW government, Utzon left the project.Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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In a parallel development, Jordan's Interior Minister Mazin al-Faraya announced the closure of the Naseeb border crossing with Syria due to deteriorating security conditions.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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This beta service converts light novels into immersive audio dramas, enhancing storytelling and deepening audience engagement.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Among worst-case scenarios are a deepening civil war or the conversion of the once-wealthy and now devastated country into a haven for militants such as the Islamic State.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Not only are his satellite states rejecting Kremlin influence, but the Russian economy is crumbling, lurching towards severe stagflation.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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The time has come to move upstream—to repair the crumbling bridge of American health rather than relying on the safety nets of downstream solutions.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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However, there are few states that are more threatened than Florida, where nearly 75% of residents live in coastal areas impacted by rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and relentless heat.Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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This scrutiny comes amid intensifying competition in the AI hardware sector.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The incident and subsequent reports on safety failings by ride operators led to the Tyre Sampson Act, a pair of bills unanimously approved by the Florida Legislature in 2023 that closed gaps in ride safety laws.Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Loading your audio article The head of the Secret Service sparred with a Republican lawmaker at a contentious congressional hearing into security failings that led to the deadly assassination attempt against President-elect Donald Trump.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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But one of the main drivers of lung-aggravating smog may be right underneath our feet, according to new research.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker’s office filed a notice with the court saying the state will prove there are aggravating circumstances sufficient to warrant the death penalty.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
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Fuchs put a prankish spin on the descending octaves that tootle above the reprise of the symphony’s solemn opening.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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One is climbing, struggling with every step; the other, who is descending, moves freely and proudly.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Worsening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsening. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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