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as in deteriorates
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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as in deepens
to make more severe
the harsh winter only worsened the fuel shortage
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Recent Examples of worsens
The mom-to-be’s condition rapidly worsens, with Addison convincing Amelia — again reluctantly — to restore her privileges and scrub in.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The organization urges residents to step forward and help restore the local blood supply before the impact worsens.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
This regulatory cost worsens affordability.
—Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Miscommunication erodes trust and worsens health.
—Crystal Cene, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
That kind of improvement could help avoid a worst-case scenario the Fed has been desperate to avoid, one where expectations for high inflation trigger a vicious cycle of behavior that only worsens inflation.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Both Lago and Iglesias describe the move as taking control of the city’s future, protecting residents from the possibility of rising garbage and disposal fees as the county’s waste crisis worsens.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Sweeny also notes that any chronic negative emotion, including impatience, worsens mental health.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Exposure to tobacco smoke worsens kidney damage and increases blood pressure.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The organization urges residents to step forward and help restore the local blood supply before the impact worsens.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
This regulatory cost worsens affordability.
—Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Miscommunication erodes trust and worsens health.
—Crystal Cene, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
That kind of improvement could help avoid a worst-case scenario the Fed has been desperate to avoid, one where expectations for high inflation trigger a vicious cycle of behavior that only worsens inflation.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Both Lago and Iglesias describe the move as taking control of the city’s future, protecting residents from the possibility of rising garbage and disposal fees as the county’s waste crisis worsens.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Sweeny also notes that any chronic negative emotion, including impatience, worsens mental health.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Exposure to tobacco smoke worsens kidney damage and increases blood pressure.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsens
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Emily Demirdonder, director of operations and marketing at Proximity Plumbing, said the rubber backing deteriorates in hot water and breaks apart during the spin cycle, and those fragments can block drain pumps and drainage pipes—sometimes leading to flooding and machine failure.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Staying at home when weather deteriorates will allow essential personnel to travel more safely to work.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Activist groups report over 6,200 deaths, while Iran’s currency continues plummeting to historic lows as the economic crisis deepens.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tuning out may feel easier — but silence only deepens the divide.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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As an Earth-orbiting spacecraft descends, temperatures of up to 3,500°F bloom across the heat shield at the bottom of the capsule.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Pittsburgh will have the 21st pick when a draft that appears to be thin in quality options at quarterback descends on the Steel City in late April.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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March’s lunar eclipse in Virgo — activating your fifth house of love and passion — intensifies attraction, desire and romantic chemistry, pushing you to take a risk or end a dynamic that no longer brings you joy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft has introduced the Maia 200, its second-generation in-house AI chip, as competition intensifies around the cost of running large models.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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The song was inspired by surviving a toxic relationship, and then finding a true-hearted love that crumbles emotional walls.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
15 Jan. 2026
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Academic success means little if a child crumbles under stress.—
Dr. Mona Amin,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2025
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In particular, phase-change materials tend to leak during the liquid-to-solid transition, which complicates practical applications.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Adding other teams to the mix only complicates the deal-making process.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Using rolling peaks, which measure declines from the most recent market high rather than calendar periods, the S & P 500 has gone 185 days without a 10% drawdown, a stretch that, by itself, does not signal an imminent correction.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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Calls for repeal come with leaders of Balboa Park museums and other organizations saying that declines in park visits have ranged from 20% to more than 50% and that overall annual revenue could drop by $20 million to $30 million.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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In the extreme off-chance that Darnold doesn’t play or aggravates the injury, the Seahawks would call upon Drew Lock, who has just three regular season passing attempts on the year.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Nathan tells him to get in the water in order to fix the hooks and ropes, but Max stands on the Jet Ski instead, which aggravates the bosun.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Worsens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsens. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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