worsened; worsening
ˈwərs-niŋ,
ˈwər-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make worse
: to become worse
the weather began to worsen
Examples of worsen in a Sentence
Spending more money is only going to worsen the problem.
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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Over a dozen other rural hospitals in Idaho are in a precarious financial position, worsened by rising costs and workforce shortages.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2025
The United Nations and others have warned that the assault will worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis, with parts of the Gaza officially declared under famine.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Or certain bacteria, such as the naturally occurring corynebacterium, may worsen the reaction, leading to small pockets of infection and the formation of lumps called granulomas.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Some foods can contribute to or worsen loose stools.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Sep. 2025
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2025
The United Nations and others have warned that the assault will worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis, with parts of the Gaza officially declared under famine.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Or certain bacteria, such as the naturally occurring corynebacterium, may worsen the reaction, leading to small pockets of infection and the formation of lumps called granulomas.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Some foods can contribute to or worsen loose stools.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worsen
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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