1
as in to eat
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in to wear
to damage or diminish by continued friction
the winds and desert sands have eroded much of the original surface of these ancient monuments
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Recent Examples of erode
Tooth Decay Tooth decay results from acids that erode the tooth's outer surface, known as the enamel.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Other actions by the Trump administration also seem to be eroding his standing with high-income voters.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Long-term care costs—especially when not covered by insurance or public programs—can quickly erode assets.
—Frank Diana, Time, 18 July 2025
Pranks like swatting erode the fundamental fabric of societal trust.
—Daniel Seifert, JSTOR Daily, 16 July 2025
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Other actions by the Trump administration also seem to be eroding his standing with high-income voters.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Long-term care costs—especially when not covered by insurance or public programs—can quickly erode assets.
—Frank Diana, Time, 18 July 2025
Pranks like swatting erode the fundamental fabric of societal trust.
—Daniel Seifert, JSTOR Daily, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erode
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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John tried physical therapy and wearing a brace, but the spine kept worsening.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Only Workers In These 5 States Have Workplace Heat Protections The National Weather Service has warned people in extreme heat to stay safe by staying hydrated, wearing sunscreen, wearing loose-fitting and light-colored clothing and limiting time outdoors.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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In return, he was allowed to effectively destroy a nature site of great conservation value.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Initially used for reconnaissance, drones now execute precision strikes, destroy armored vehicles, and provide real-time battlefield intelligence.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Or the woven wool area rug in your perfect blue is frayed in one spot.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Pakistan is grappling with economic volatility, regional instability, and fraying alliances.—
Jack Rosen,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
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Judicial deference has corroded the constitutional framework meant to hold our government accountable.—
Jon Riches,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
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An appeals court said residents can pursue a class-action lawsuit against the city of Miramar and a consultant over water that allegedly corroded copper pipes at homes.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Morning dopamine spikes from phone use reduce your motivation to pursue slower, more meaningful tasks later.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Cats can rub against concrete to mark their territory and feel more secure because the scent lingers on the material longer than on smoother surfaces.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Again, once the Field School staff restrained the shark, the team of amateurs got to work quickly and efficiently, with the only mishap being a person who rubbed their fingers the wrong way against the shark skin and got an abrasion that drew a bit of blood.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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Nothing Astronomer could have said or done would've erased the incident.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Intel’s stock jumped early in 2025 as optimism built around new leadership, but shares fell over 9% after Thursday’s Q2 earnings and layoff announcement, threatening to erase most yearly gains.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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“Erode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erode. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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