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as in eats
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in wears
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 erodes
Confusion emerges as trust erodes Some have applauded the moves.
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Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
One gets the sense of a man perpetually drawn to the edge of the unknown, as the boy to the edge of the sea—to questions about our primordial origins, about the etiology and eschatology of our planet, about what erodes and what endures.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
This gap is partly where trust erodes.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Such fraud not only undermines patient safety but also erodes the cost savings policymakers hope to achieve.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Without those touchpoints, trust quickly erodes, Maalimisaq said.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
As the theatrical window erodes, so will these downstream markets.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
When fiscal discipline erodes, the burden falls on the very people government is meant to serve.
—Carol Platt Liebau, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Entrepreneur and investor Aaron Michael Krinsky examines how complexity inside well-meaning systems erodes care.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
One gets the sense of a man perpetually drawn to the edge of the unknown, as the boy to the edge of the sea—to questions about our primordial origins, about the etiology and eschatology of our planet, about what erodes and what endures.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
This gap is partly where trust erodes.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Such fraud not only undermines patient safety but also erodes the cost savings policymakers hope to achieve.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Without those touchpoints, trust quickly erodes, Maalimisaq said.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
As the theatrical window erodes, so will these downstream markets.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
When fiscal discipline erodes, the burden falls on the very people government is meant to serve.
—Carol Platt Liebau, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Entrepreneur and investor Aaron Michael Krinsky examines how complexity inside well-meaning systems erodes care.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erodes
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In the video, Jenner eats a bowl of pomegranate seeds while wearing an ultra plunging covered in them.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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What else eats breakfast that competes with strategy?—
Marissa Andrada,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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Edmund wears Nike Air Jordans in the same shade of siren red and is pictured on one knee in front of an elaborate altar of red and pink roses and candles.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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It should be noted that Ruffalo’s detective is unkempt in direct proportion to the way Hemsworth wears a tailored black suit.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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The rising trend was driven by wellness influencers and raw milk advocates who believe that the pasteurization process destroys bioactives, which are chemicals found in plants and certain foods that promote good health.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Composting leaves destroys juglone in 6 to 12 months, but hulls take much longer.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026
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This particular aspect of the show frays the gripping tone that had been so masterfully crafted from its opening scene.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, beautiful and successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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Long before neuroscience confirmed it, the sages understood that sustained outrage narrows perception, impairs judgment, and corrodes community.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Saltwater corrodes the moving parts, and marine life like barnacles can jam blades.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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By leveraging light to enhance oxygen electrochemistry, the approach reduces energy losses and extends device lifetime without relying on precious metals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The hostage standoff ultimately reduces both men into victims, revealing where power really lies.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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This might happen because antler rubs strip bark away, revealing lignin-rich inner wood that reemits the longer wavelengths in a way bark does not.—
Anirban Mukhopadhyay,
Scientific American,
21 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, Martin’s blunt and borderline rude bedside manner rubs the quirky, needy locals the wrong way, including schoolteacher Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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Food and drink The casual, open-plan kitchen erases the divide between Sussurro’s chefs and guests, inviting collaboration and conversation sparked by the display of fresh produce harvested straight from the on-site garden or sourced from organic farmers’ markets.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The second annual Jambaloo erases that notion.—
Thor Christensen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Erodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erodes. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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