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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
Goldman Sachs further noted that meeting prior economic expectations would now require a significant reduction in the tariffs set to take effect on April 9, warning that the economic outlook could worsen without this change.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, other research suggests that a fiber-deficient diet could actually worsen the negative impact of antibiotics on the microbiome as well as delay recovery.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
Illness progresses over the next few days, with vomiting and diarrhea followed by a worsening clinical course at the end of the first week or early second week.
—Mark Kortepeter, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
For Wells Fargo, that includes net interest income, expense growth and provisions for loan losses, which is a tangible way of measuring how banks are protecting against a possible worsening in economic conditions.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, other research suggests that a fiber-deficient diet could actually worsen the negative impact of antibiotics on the microbiome as well as delay recovery.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
Illness progresses over the next few days, with vomiting and diarrhea followed by a worsening clinical course at the end of the first week or early second week.
—Mark Kortepeter, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
For Wells Fargo, that includes net interest income, expense growth and provisions for loan losses, which is a tangible way of measuring how banks are protecting against a possible worsening in economic conditions.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsen
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Experts noted that the election took place in a deeply divided nation, where citizens were split on how best to confront surging crime and a deteriorating economy.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The ministry said that due to the sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S., as well as the U.S.-China trade war, the growth outlook for both the U.S. and China will deteriorate.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Extended exposure to pollutants like ozone or fine particulate matter can lead to coughing, throat irritation and shortness of breath, and may aggravate conditions like asthma and bronchitis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Breathing danger: Health risks from ash Breathing volcanic ash can irritate the throat and lungs, trigger asthma attacks and aggravate chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD.—
David Kitchen,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2025
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The pitching staff began to crumble beneath a lack of reliable depth.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Both gentlemen were trying to win their first Green Jacket. DeChambeau crumbled while McIlroy had a rollercoaster kind of day, prevailing to win The Masters and complete the career grand slam.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Research from psychologists Robert Emmons and Philip Watkins shows that gratitude, especially in moments of hardship, strengthens our emotional well-being and deepens our connections.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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The intricate tensions of their relationships are deepened by evocations of the past—including their forebears’ tragic resistance to enslavement—and of enduring African traditions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Angry over the tagless intruders' prior antics in pillaging their resources, a horde of players descend upon the USS Callister crew, who flee while digital Nanette makes her way to the engine in the hopes of finding a solve.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Editors’ Picks As the helicopter lost power and began to descend over the water, the pilot inflated pontoons that kept the aircraft upright in the water.—
Patrick McGeehan,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Patterson’s departure likely will intensify UM’s efforts to find a starting caliber safety in the portal.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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In this context of uncertainty, competition intensifies on entry and middle market watches.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The hospital declined to say whether Ikner was one of their patients.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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County officials declined to comment on the civil lawsuit.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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With interest rates remaining elevated, carrying a credit card balance has become even more costly, exacerbating financial hardship.—
Einat Steklov,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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But fake service dogs are taking a bite out of real service dogs’ credibility, exacerbating the challenges that people with disabilities who rely on service animals already face, advocates say.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsen. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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