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as in ate
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in frayed
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 eroded
But the brand’s relationship with Unilever eroded over the years.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Security threats, including SMS phishing, artificially inflated traffic, and spam pose significant risks to both consumers and businesses and can result in financial losses and eroded trust.
—Ivan Ostojić, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
While the last 25 years eroded acceptance of the complex theories from this group within economics, Friedman’s prescription remains valid.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Plakorn Kanthawang, the mayor of Don Kaeo Municipality, told the outlet that Prasert had been part of a team that was sent to inspect the roadways in Huai Tueng Thao, which had been eroded due to recent floods caused by tropical storm Kajiki.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
The rapid spread underscored how social media has eroded the traditional gatekeeping role once held by news organizations.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Chinese policymakers have intensified efforts aimed at reining in excessive price cuts that have eroded corporate profits while doing little to spur demand.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The worst inflation spike in four decades in 2021 and 2022 soured most Americans on the economy, eroded sharp wage gains that occurred as employers desperately sought workers after the pandemic, and contributed to Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat in last year’s election.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The performance comes as trans rights are eroded across the country, and drag performers are attacked for their art.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Security threats, including SMS phishing, artificially inflated traffic, and spam pose significant risks to both consumers and businesses and can result in financial losses and eroded trust.
—Ivan Ostojić, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
While the last 25 years eroded acceptance of the complex theories from this group within economics, Friedman’s prescription remains valid.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Plakorn Kanthawang, the mayor of Don Kaeo Municipality, told the outlet that Prasert had been part of a team that was sent to inspect the roadways in Huai Tueng Thao, which had been eroded due to recent floods caused by tropical storm Kajiki.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
The rapid spread underscored how social media has eroded the traditional gatekeeping role once held by news organizations.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Chinese policymakers have intensified efforts aimed at reining in excessive price cuts that have eroded corporate profits while doing little to spur demand.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The worst inflation spike in four decades in 2021 and 2022 soured most Americans on the economy, eroded sharp wage gains that occurred as employers desperately sought workers after the pandemic, and contributed to Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat in last year’s election.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The performance comes as trans rights are eroded across the country, and drag performers are attacked for their art.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroded
Verb
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On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ashlee Simpson slayed in an all-black look featuring a cutout top and frayed asymmetrical hem.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Its light wash and frayed raw hem look reminds me of the pair the lifestyle guru wore, and the ankle-skimming length is great for showing off a cute pair of sneakers, booties, or slip-on sandals.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The tall, steep mountains that rise to 6,000 feet in elevation in the Grandfather District saw triple digit winds and some of the heaviest rainfall of the storm with hundreds of miles of trail and road destroyed.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
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Alshon cruised past Johnson 3,7 in a surprise, while Garnett destroyed Haworth 4,1 to set up a very solid final.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On a date night, Hailey wore a black turtleneck sweater and completed the look with a chic updo.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Following suit, Queen Camilla wore the tiara to the state banquet in honor of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, at Buckingham Palace in November 2022.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When faced with Cherry going berserk, what can Laura do but visit Cherry’s mother and learn that Cherry nearly killed her dad and ruined an ex-boyfriend’s wedding by filling his cake with raw pig parts?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Our family has been ruined by Denise's lies of promising to end a year-long affair.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Freeland agreed with Doyle that the negative coverage has rubbed some players the wrong way.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 2025
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Vähäsarja vigorously rubbed some cups on Landers’s back—cupping creates a vacuum and stimulates blood flow—and turned the whole thing bright pink.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Among other policy changes, the bill brought back 2017 tax cuts, increased funding for deportation efforts and reduced who is eligible for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).—
Avalon Hester,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, the length of time the computer takes to respond is within the designer's control, and its perception can be reduced by giving prompt and accurate feedback, even if the operation's actual execution time is longer.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Too often, entrepreneurs hold back until every detail seems perfect, but waiting can mean being erased.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
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Just weeks ago, gas was 10% cheaper than last year; that was erased.—
Matt Randolph,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Eroded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroded. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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