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as in deteriorated
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as in declining
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as in crumbling
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in degrading
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 deteriorating
ABC News, 18 May 2026
Giuliani's doctor, Maria Ryan, told Fox News correspondent Danamarie McNicholl that the former mayor began feeling ill after returning from a trip to Paris, with his breathing deteriorating to the point that he was placed on a ventilator.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
During production, the filmmakers at Illumin8 digitized deteriorating reels and recovered footage Brian had never seen of his father.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
When a manager hears a direct report say a client relationship is deteriorating because the team keeps overpromising, that manager usually can't change sales targets.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The warning underscores the deteriorating situation in Gaza.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
With lawsuits in recent years involving deputy cliques in the department and community members calling for the closure of the deteriorating Men’s Central Jail, the 2026 LA County Sheriff race potentially has deep ramifications for Los Angeles County voters.
—Teagan Davidge, Daily News, 14 May 2026
At 62, Savinski retired from working cleaning jobs because of her deteriorating health, but she isn’t legally designated as disabled.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Separately, the nonprofit Association of Industries of Haiti, which represents textile companies in the area, sent a letter expressing alarm over the deteriorating security situation.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
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Her family has said that her health had been deteriorating in prison, in part because she was heavily beaten during her arrest.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Giuliani's doctor, Maria Ryan, told Fox News correspondent Danamarie McNicholl that the former mayor began feeling ill after returning from a trip to Paris, with his breathing deteriorating to the point that he was placed on a ventilator.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
During production, the filmmakers at Illumin8 digitized deteriorating reels and recovered footage Brian had never seen of his father.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
When a manager hears a direct report say a client relationship is deteriorating because the team keeps overpromising, that manager usually can't change sales targets.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The warning underscores the deteriorating situation in Gaza.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
With lawsuits in recent years involving deputy cliques in the department and community members calling for the closure of the deteriorating Men’s Central Jail, the 2026 LA County Sheriff race potentially has deep ramifications for Los Angeles County voters.
—Teagan Davidge, Daily News, 14 May 2026
At 62, Savinski retired from working cleaning jobs because of her deteriorating health, but she isn’t legally designated as disabled.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Separately, the nonprofit Association of Industries of Haiti, which represents textile companies in the area, sent a letter expressing alarm over the deteriorating security situation.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorating
Adjective
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But the challenges are equally steep, ranging from deteriorated infrastructure to legal uncertainty and lingering concerns over contract stability after past nationalizations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The trunk contained approximately 10 reels of deteriorated film — many rusted, warped, fragmented or fused together.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While pruning, remove any winter damage, along with dead and declining growths, to allow new shoots to reform the plant.—
Tom MacCubbin,
orlandosentinel.com,
6 Mar. 2021
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In order to reopen, counties must demonstrate declining prevalence of COVID-19, testing ability of 30 tests per 10,000 residents per week, contact tracing and isolation facilities.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 May 2020
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The mounting costs of Putin’s war on Ukraine have contributed to the nation’s shift, as Russians grapple with higher inflation, more taxes, crumbling infrastructure, tighter censorship, and myriad new restrictions.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The final sentence feels apt given that Starmer’s Labour administration is crumbling.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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In contrast, the researchers engineered separate strains of Bacillus subtilis to produce two cooperative polymer-degrading enzymes that work in tandem.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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Experts claim the layer can begin degrading at temperatures above 158°F, potentially accelerating battery wear over time and increasing long-term safety concerns if such heat exposure becomes frequent.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Livaura Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Cream Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that boosts cell turnover and collagen production, while fading wrinkles, fine lines, and reducing visible signs of aging like dullness, dark spots, and texture.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Higher yields boost interest costs, which are running at $1 trillion a year, worsening the budget deficit and adding even more to the total debt burden.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Samsung has warned that the AI boom is worsening chip shortages and creating headwinds for its own smartphone and display units.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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That separation is now weakening.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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In addition to these external influences, Dini emphasized that long-term domestic instability has left Somalia’s coastline vulnerable, weakening local institutions and lowering the risks for pirate networks.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Easy Company found themselves in a ramshackle compound, cut off and heavily outnumbered by the Taliban in the town.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The entire thing is a beautifully chaotic blank canvas for Sacramento’s music community to collaborate and mishmash within itself, to forge a platoon of one-off troupes and ramshackle supergroups — check out some prior videos on the event’s Instagram.—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Deteriorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorating. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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