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as in decomposition
the process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances
the ancient Egyptians used special preservatives to spare their dead from complete corruption
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as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
the corruption of the upper classes eventually led to the fall of the Roman empire
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as in immorality
immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society
Socrates was put to death because the ancient Athenians believed he was spreading corruption to their youth
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Recent Examples of corruption
Instead of following through on his promise, Trump and his administration have paved the way for the president, his top officials and his billionaire buddies to personally feed at the trough of government corruption.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and party allies have said the elections are a way to purge the court system of corruption in a country that has long faced high levels of impunity.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2025
The series is centered on organized crime and corruption in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era, using real-life characters like Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Trump's Justice Department dropped corruption charges against Adams earlier this year.
—Sarah N. Lynch, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and party allies have said the elections are a way to purge the court system of corruption in a country that has long faced high levels of impunity.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2025
The series is centered on organized crime and corruption in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era, using real-life characters like Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Trump's Justice Department dropped corruption charges against Adams earlier this year.
—Sarah N. Lynch, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corruption
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In regions affected by conflict, natural disasters or climate degradation, these irreplaceable sites and items are in jeopardy.—
Sattie Persaud,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Both research teams documented severe performance degradation on problems requiring extended systematic reasoning.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2025
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Omari’s father, Hassan (J. Paul Nicholas), is the conservative Muslim governor of Mombasa, fond of attacking the immorality in nightclubs like the Moto Moto, where most of Goddess is set, though he’s withdrawn from his reelection campaign after an illness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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However, all Della can see is immorality between any two female brides, hurriedly making an excuse of being slammed by orders in six months.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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Meanwhile, about 40% of US children had access to optimal fluoride levels that effectively prevent tooth decay – between 0.6 and 1.5 milligrams per liter – while about 46% had access to even lower levels.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Fluoride is under increasingly intense fire despite its dramatic ability to prevent tooth decay.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
30 May 2025
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Facing his inquisitors Ono dutifully confessed to, and publicly atoned for, all his past sins: His support of DEI, academic freedom, the First Amendment and more.—
Ron Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Will RuPaul's Drag Race justice finally be done to forgive the sins of the drag queens who committed the Great Betrayal of Nicole Paige Brooks From Atlanta, Ga.?—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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With a visual style influenced by European fantasy and shonen anime, the series promises high-stakes action and emotional resonance as its heroes confront an ancient evil.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Topics: Science & technology (24%), particularly good vs. evil, new technology, advanced science, and the workings of the universe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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Modern Paris is an elegant monument to Haussmann’s profligacy; he was fired for spending stupefying sums of public money to force it up like winter tulips.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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If there’s another deficit, as seems likely, candidates who spent the past year preaching frugality will fare better than those pushing profligacy.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
31 May 2025
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“Corruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corruption. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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