1
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
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday urged for a peaceful resolution of the Afghanistan-Pakistan dispute, warning the use of force worsens tensions and threatens regional stability.
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ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
At high speeds, the rotors generate significant drag, which worsens as the blades spin faster.
—David Szondy
march 09, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2026
The presenters discussed how periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease that worsens with age, affects the bone and tissues supporting the teeth.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Asthma worsens with polluted air.
—Yoca Arditi-Rocha, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a nervous system disease that worsens over time and affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing the loss of muscle control.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
If something feels new, different or worsens with movement, don’t ignore it.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
Burning methane gas contributes to and worsens respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, including asthma and heart disease.
—Susan Moynihan, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Software stock slide worsens on AI fears US software stocks sank further Tuesday on swelling investor fears that new AI tools will eat their lunch.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
At high speeds, the rotors generate significant drag, which worsens as the blades spin faster.
—David Szondy
march 09, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2026
The presenters discussed how periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease that worsens with age, affects the bone and tissues supporting the teeth.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Asthma worsens with polluted air.
—Yoca Arditi-Rocha, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a nervous system disease that worsens over time and affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing the loss of muscle control.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
If something feels new, different or worsens with movement, don’t ignore it.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
Burning methane gas contributes to and worsens respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, including asthma and heart disease.
—Susan Moynihan, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Software stock slide worsens on AI fears US software stocks sank further Tuesday on swelling investor fears that new AI tools will eat their lunch.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsens
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The turtle slows, more organisms attach, and the animal’s condition deteriorates.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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The movie, out now, follows Irene (Liu), her son Joe (Lawrence Shou), whose relationship deteriorates in the wake of his schizophrenia diagnosis.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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As Cuba’s economic crisis deepens and amid the fuel shortages and the blackouts, hospitals have been hard hit, leaving patients in the dark and medicine at risk of spoiling.—
Carmen Sesin,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors brace for impact If the crisis deepens, aid groups say, the most likely destinations for refugees are Iran’s borders with Iraq and Turkey, which stretch nearly 1,400 miles through rough alpine terrain that is home to many Kurdish communities and are difficult to police.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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As the summer air thickens with diffused sunlight and harsh humidity, a psychological fog descends on our young protagonist.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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And water aerobics for senior women descends into a bizarre request.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, capital concentration intensifies the danger.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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And, as geopolitical competition intensifies around critical minerals, countries like Zimbabwe may gain leverage by positioning themselves as alternative suppliers in an industry still dominated by China.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Loyalty, betrayal, illness and war all bear down on the group as the old order crumbles around them.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 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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Musk merger complicates SpaceX IPO watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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That complicates the narrative for a president who prides himself on record-high stocks, low borrowing costs and a weaker dollar for boosting manufacturing.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Enrollment declines, class size law The plan was put in motion when Samuels was serving as the local superintendent of District 3.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Gradual buys preserve flexibility if the market declines further.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Smoke from wildfires penetrates deep into the lungs and aggravates respiratory disease more than any other type of pollution.—
Becky Upham,
EverydayHealth.com,
4 Mar. 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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