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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
Fierce domestic competition has eroded its footprint in China, one of its most important markets.
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Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Moscow says the strike was retaliation for Ukraine’s 40-day campaign on Russian oil refineries and supply lines, which has fueled shortages, hit Crimea and eroded battlefield momentum.
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Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Silent Generation 1% Meanwhile, at the other end of the spectrum, the world’s trust in Gen X appears to have been earned the old-fashioned way, and probably won’t be easily eroded.
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Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
1 July 2026
And no amount of individual effort rebuilds trust that organizational culture has systematically eroded.
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Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In Venezuela, where confidence in institutions had already eroded after years of economic collapse and political repression, the earthquake may be accelerating that process.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The records that might confirm others have been lost by the same long neglect that eroded the cemetery’s boundaries.
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Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Starmer is leaving after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
An already fragile trust in public institutions was eroded further.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Moscow says the strike was retaliation for Ukraine’s 40-day campaign on Russian oil refineries and supply lines, which has fueled shortages, hit Crimea and eroded battlefield momentum.
—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Silent Generation 1% Meanwhile, at the other end of the spectrum, the world’s trust in Gen X appears to have been earned the old-fashioned way, and probably won’t be easily eroded.
—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
1 July 2026
And no amount of individual effort rebuilds trust that organizational culture has systematically eroded.
—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In Venezuela, where confidence in institutions had already eroded after years of economic collapse and political repression, the earthquake may be accelerating that process.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The records that might confirm others have been lost by the same long neglect that eroded the cemetery’s boundaries.
—
Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Starmer is leaving after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
An already fragile trust in public institutions was eroded further.
—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroded
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On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.
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While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.
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Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — long seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.
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Meloni is astonished and defiant Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — who has long been seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.
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These structures were regionally and culturally inspired, and largely destroyed during rapid and callous colonization.
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The Aspen Acres fire has likely destroyed more than 200 homes, but the fire conditions have stopped damage assessment teams from accessing some areas to get a clearer picture, Pueblo County officials said.
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Most opponents wore red, the color that has united grassroots organizations across the city against data centers.
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Paltrow wore a black, strapless gown and buckled slippers, while Martin sported a two-tone brown-and-blue sweater over a white T-shirt, with brown corduroy pants and a stylishly thin belt.
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Croatia still furious Despite the correct decision being made, Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić was far from happy, saying VAR had ruined the spirit of the game.
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Bovary is in some sense a morality tale, but what lifts it above didacticism, along with its bone-deep interiority, is that its romantic plotlines are as addictive as the genre works that have ruined poor Emma Bovary.
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Brown alleged Wilhelmy rubbed her stomach, touched her shoulders and spanked her despite objections.
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Flores says this helps prevent dirt and debris from being rubbed into and scratching the surface during the cleaning process.
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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Golden State jumped out to a 12-2 lead that Atlanta quickly erased with an 11-0 run in a game that saw 22 lead changes and 14 ties.
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In order to safely accomplish the stunt, Cruise was attached via a wire that was later erased in post production.
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