as in corrosion
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction
the erosion of the banks along the river worries flood experts
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Recent Examples of erosion
The California Coastal Commission approved emergency construction last month after several sections of the rail, which lie below bluffs, were deemed unstable and at immediate risk of landslide and coastal erosion.
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Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Preparing for surprises: Planning for rare disasters or sudden species collapses helps managers respond nimbly when the unexpected strikes, such as a severe drought leading to widespread erosion.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
Oceanfront areas facing the threat of erosion, for example, probably just shouldn't have housing.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
In 1950, the wall was reconstructed to control erosion and create artificial beaches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
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Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Preparing for surprises: Planning for rare disasters or sudden species collapses helps managers respond nimbly when the unexpected strikes, such as a severe drought leading to widespread erosion.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
Oceanfront areas facing the threat of erosion, for example, probably just shouldn't have housing.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
In 1950, the wall was reconstructed to control erosion and create artificial beaches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erosion
corrosion
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Protect Your Lawn Mower A coating of WD-40 will protect your lawn mower parts from rusting and corrosion.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Over the years, Fallingwater has been experiencing water leaks into its interiors and has seen cracks, rust, and corrosion begin to form across some structures.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erosion. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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