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as in worsens
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in degrades
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
childish name-calling that merely deteriorates what should be a serious discussion on an important issue
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Recent Examples of deteriorates
Remodels stall, menu updates fall flat, and guest experience deteriorates.
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Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This means green signals are inherently weaker, and when outdoor sunlight adds noise, the measurement range shrinks even further, and accuracy deteriorates.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The quality of these decisions deteriorates rapidly with exhaustion.
—Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Using a nonstick pan should prevent the pizza from sticking, but this can change over time as the coating deteriorates.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
However, this growth could quickly diminish if the economy deteriorates and tariffs are imposed on AMD’s products.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The call instantly deteriorates in sound quality.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
For instance, if a pregnant patient is hemorrhaging, and their health deteriorates, the patient’s condition could worsen to a point where their future fertility is at risk.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Audiences will also naturally draw a direct connection to the billionaire space exploration of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, with the film’s central conceit that corporations are prepared to look to life beyond Earth as its environment deteriorates.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This means green signals are inherently weaker, and when outdoor sunlight adds noise, the measurement range shrinks even further, and accuracy deteriorates.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The quality of these decisions deteriorates rapidly with exhaustion.
—Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Using a nonstick pan should prevent the pizza from sticking, but this can change over time as the coating deteriorates.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
However, this growth could quickly diminish if the economy deteriorates and tariffs are imposed on AMD’s products.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The call instantly deteriorates in sound quality.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
For instance, if a pregnant patient is hemorrhaging, and their health deteriorates, the patient’s condition could worsen to a point where their future fertility is at risk.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Audiences will also naturally draw a direct connection to the billionaire space exploration of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, with the film’s central conceit that corporations are prepared to look to life beyond Earth as its environment deteriorates.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorates
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Chronic financial stress raises cortisol levels, which, over time, damages the immune system, increases risk for hypertension and heart disease and worsens mental health.—
Dr. Melissa Weathersby,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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About 23% to 83% of people with the disease find that exposure to UV rays worsens their condition.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
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This rampant, unauthorized AI use degrades the educational experience of individual students who overly rely on the technology and those who wish to avoid using it.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dendrite growth degrades battery performance and can cause internal short-circuits, making fast charging particularly dangerous.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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The film reportedly follows Streep’s Miranda as the magazine industry crumbles around her.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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However, the film often crumbles under the weight of the ambitions.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Any delay in release weakens hatchlings and affects their survival rates.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Beyond 100 people, culture often fragments, communication distorts and the founder’s vision weakens.—
Jonathan Low,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In September and October, the core of the Milky Way is visible as soon as twilight descends.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Each fisher who descends on Bristol Bay for the season can’t afford to take their eye off of the prize.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Absolute power corrupts absolutely.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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If the Supreme Court declines review, Hernandez would face retrial unless prosecutors decide not to pursue the case further.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Times’ proprietor, Patrick Soon-Shiong, now declines to support political candidates, a decision that conflicts with his community’s liberal constituency.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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And Sacks, a PayPal Mafia member and veteran Silicon Valley investor, is just the sort of titan of industry this town routinely devours and humiliates — from Rex Tillerson to, well, Elon Musk.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And whether the Carolina Panthers are just stuck in an endless loop of embarrassment, one that alternately humiliates and enrages their fans.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Deteriorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorates. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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