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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
When people fear being replaced or don’t know what’s coming, trust erodes.
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Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Others contend that legitimizing him erodes Democratic credibility on antisemitism and other issues, handing Republicans ammunition heading into the midterms.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
When trust erodes, preventative care, cooperation and psychological well-being decline-leading to worse health outcomes across the population.
—Dr. Howard A. Selinger, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Nothing erodes confidence faster than fumbling for lockboxes, waiting on unresponsive listing agents, or showing a space that clearly doesn’t fit.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
The flow around the spacecraft erodes the surface, and particles get ejected as a constant stream.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
As that infrastructure erodes, what replaces it increasingly asks filmmakers to do all of it.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Insurance industry representative Sektnan said the market won’t recover without even faster reviews of rate hike petitions as otherwise inflation erodes the value of premium increases.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Huffman said tying American identity to Christian identity not only erodes the country’s founding principles, but is also out of touch with an increasingly pluralistic society, where nearly 1 in 3 people now identifies as religiously unaffiliated.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Others contend that legitimizing him erodes Democratic credibility on antisemitism and other issues, handing Republicans ammunition heading into the midterms.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
When trust erodes, preventative care, cooperation and psychological well-being decline-leading to worse health outcomes across the population.
—Dr. Howard A. Selinger, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Nothing erodes confidence faster than fumbling for lockboxes, waiting on unresponsive listing agents, or showing a space that clearly doesn’t fit.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
The flow around the spacecraft erodes the surface, and particles get ejected as a constant stream.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
As that infrastructure erodes, what replaces it increasingly asks filmmakers to do all of it.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Insurance industry representative Sektnan said the market won’t recover without even faster reviews of rate hike petitions as otherwise inflation erodes the value of premium increases.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Huffman said tying American identity to Christian identity not only erodes the country’s founding principles, but is also out of touch with an increasingly pluralistic society, where nearly 1 in 3 people now identifies as religiously unaffiliated.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erodes
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For anyone who eats outdoors along Miami-Dade’s coastline, the findings offer a new way to understand the gulls circling overhead.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Because of that, Moody’s has taken a number of downward ratings actions against producers, because the oversupply eats away at margins and the capacity to pay debt is eroding.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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The figure set for the Orlando location wears a suit inspired by Liu’s look at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Per tradition, Camilla also wears a Welsh gold band.—
Jessica Gibbs,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rototilling also destroys earthworms and the critical beneficial microbes that interact with plant roots to keep them healthy.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Because scarring alopecia destroys the hair follicles, the resulting hair loss is permanent.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 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 banning advertising by legal operators during live sporting events and sharply limiting promotions, the proposal drastically reduces the visibility of the regulated market.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Technologies such as Revo-Su, which significantly reduces water consumption, and B210, which enables biodegradability in stretch fabrics, are direct outcomes of this focus.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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It can be added to marinades, soups, sauces, rubs, and is often on the table to be added to whatever dish is being served.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some see an opportunity for more informed conversations Whether or not the city ultimately erases Chavez's name from public spaces, some think this is an opportunity to highlight other pivotal labor leaders – including Filipino organizer Larry Itliong.—
Kerry Klein,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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That prescription erases one-quarter of the shortfalls and saves $190 billion over the next decade.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Erodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erodes. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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