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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
For years, the LDP has been weighed down by election losses, stubborn inflation and political scandals, which have eroded public trust even as its new leader’s popularity surges.
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Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Critics, however, countered that Kamau's political identity does not exempt him from basic legal standards and that the case was one of several controversies that eroded confidence in his administration.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
But trust is being eroded in the process.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
As for Conley, while his play has eroded, that doesn’t take away from his immense value to the Timberwolves over two Western Conference finals runs.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
If this can be disrupted, even for a short period, the overall effectiveness of America’s powerful fleet could be eroded enough to make a difference.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Because of Venezuelans’ eroded spending power, markets are less busy than even a few months ago, according to merchants and customers.
—Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The reaction has eroded support for ICE, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, with Democrats threatening a government shutdown over funding the agency.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
But at the same time, law and order has significantly eroded with a troubling spike in vigilante lynchings and mob violence, as well as the abuse and online doxing of women in particular.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Critics, however, countered that Kamau's political identity does not exempt him from basic legal standards and that the case was one of several controversies that eroded confidence in his administration.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
But trust is being eroded in the process.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
As for Conley, while his play has eroded, that doesn’t take away from his immense value to the Timberwolves over two Western Conference finals runs.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
If this can be disrupted, even for a short period, the overall effectiveness of America’s powerful fleet could be eroded enough to make a difference.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Because of Venezuelans’ eroded spending power, markets are less busy than even a few months ago, according to merchants and customers.
—Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The reaction has eroded support for ICE, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, with Democrats threatening a government shutdown over funding the agency.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
But at the same time, law and order has significantly eroded with a troubling spike in vigilante lynchings and mob violence, as well as the abuse and online doxing of women in particular.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroded
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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
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The documents that Dooley was now handling were barely yellowed, their edges lightly frayed, the oak gall ink ranging from brown to black.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The rapper said he is committed and dedicated to repairing relationships frayed by his alleged manic episodes.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The storm that destroyed the home of Shaun and Karen Powers hit three months after the phone call that put an end to Coppermark’s strategy of flooding the insurance department with complaints.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Talmud teaches that Jerusalem was destroyed not only because of hatred, but because of sinat chinam, baseless hatred fueled by moral absolutism.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cody Powers said that his mother wore State Farm sweatshirts and T-shirts and entered every promotion the company offered.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Complex magazine also reported that the number may have served as a tribute to the singer's late uncle, who wore 64 as a football player.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Certain songs could be ruined forever.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Romero’s red card for a foul on Casemiro in the 29th minute of Tottenham’s defeat to Manchester United on Saturday ruined Frank’s game plan.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Johnson sighed and rubbed a hand over her head in relief.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Diners here can feast upon things like duck fat frites for brunch and espresso-rubbed steaks for dinner.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The amount taxpayers can write off is reduced by $200 for each $1,000 in income above the $100,00 and $200,000 income limits.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In other experiments, Zatorre found that bolstering dopamine enhanced the enjoyment of music, while blocking dopamine reduced it.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
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The latest dip pushes bitcoin to its lowest level since late 2024 and extends a months-long downturn that’s erased nearly half its value since October.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Many of those original roads have faded away, swallowed by high-speed highways or erased by suburban expansion.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Eroded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroded. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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