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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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Recent Examples of worsen
As her condition worsens, Mauł reconnects with her past and the wild nature surrounding her.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 10 July 2025
Since the war, their conditions have infinitely worsened—a fact that should lead the Trump administration to reconsider its refugee ban.
—Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
The warrants came just hours after the United Nations adopted a resolution Monday over U.S. objections that called on the Taliban to reverse their worsening oppression of women and girls and eliminate all terrorist organizations.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Sweden reintroduced a gender-neutral draft in 2017 citing worsening security conditions, while Norway became the first NATO country to implement gender-equal conscription in 2013.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 10 July 2025
Since the war, their conditions have infinitely worsened—a fact that should lead the Trump administration to reconsider its refugee ban.
—Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
The warrants came just hours after the United Nations adopted a resolution Monday over U.S. objections that called on the Taliban to reverse their worsening oppression of women and girls and eliminate all terrorist organizations.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Sweden reintroduced a gender-neutral draft in 2017 citing worsening security conditions, while Norway became the first NATO country to implement gender-equal conscription in 2013.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsen
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Another attempt is likely Friday, although weather conditions will deteriorate somewhat.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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Longtime customers had speculated about Cub Foods’ decline in Midway since customer service began deteriorating early in the pandemic.—
Gloria Ngwa,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
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The review also noted that facial muscle exercises repeatedly fold the skin, which may induce or aggravate wrinkles rather than reduce them.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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Gurley was charged with with reckless endangerment, aggravated cruelty to animals, arson, torture and injuring an animal.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
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The school plans to kick off the upcoming high school football season with the new seating, which replaced crumbling concrete bleachers that were estimated at roughly 50 years old.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Gran Sasso National Park has trails that weave through medieval villages, crumbling castles, and valleys where wild horses still roam.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
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Beyond product, the brand is committed to deepening its physical presence in key markets.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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The documentary has already deepened the connection between SB19 and their fans.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Riders descend the steep volcanic slope at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, wearing jumpsuits and goggles for protection.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The company descended into a form of professional wrestling madness as storylines no longer made sense, with the curtain frequently pulled back to expose pro wrestling in a way that was heresy to many longtime fans.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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The rumors intensified after Red Bull ousted former team principal Christian Horner.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, the demand for top AI talent—including researchers, engineers and data scientists—is intensifying.—
Ming-Chien Chyu,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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When reached on the phone, Gate of the Era declined to comment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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But with wildfires now exacerbated by fossil fuel combustion, hotter weather, and poor forest management, experts say this blind spot is no longer defensible.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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As the Journal Sentinel reported in June, recent Canadian wildfire seasons have been exacerbated by climate change and warm spring temperatures.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsen. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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