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as in deteriorated
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as in declining
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as in crumbling
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in degrading
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
childish name-calling that merely deteriorates what should be a serious discussion on an important issue
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Recent Examples of deteriorating
Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In all cases, companies are reporting a surge in oil trading activity, tempered somewhat by the deteriorating outlook for natural gas production, stemming from Iranian air strikes severely damaging crucial gas production sites in the Gulf.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
At the same time, store operations grew more complex as mobile ordering and drink customization increased, leading to long wait times and a generally deteriorating in-store experience.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte has agreed to pay at least $4 million to help Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church repair its deteriorating facilities.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Roads in Colorado are deteriorating, according to the latest assessment by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of the structures that predate the revolution can be visited, and while some are deteriorating, others stand tall still.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Wastewater pooling in the drainage ditch flows to Petronila Creek and ultimately to Baffin Bay, a longtime fishing spot suffering from decades of deteriorating ecosystem health.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
In Qalqilya, a city where no slates registered to participate at all, Marwan Ennabi said elections didn't reflect that Palestinian democracy was thriving or capable of changing the deteriorating conditions on the ground.
—Sam Metz, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
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The poll also points to broader economic malaise; 55% of Americans say recent price increases have led to financial hardship, and the same number say their financial situation is deteriorating.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In all cases, companies are reporting a surge in oil trading activity, tempered somewhat by the deteriorating outlook for natural gas production, stemming from Iranian air strikes severely damaging crucial gas production sites in the Gulf.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
At the same time, store operations grew more complex as mobile ordering and drink customization increased, leading to long wait times and a generally deteriorating in-store experience.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte has agreed to pay at least $4 million to help Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church repair its deteriorating facilities.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Roads in Colorado are deteriorating, according to the latest assessment by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of the structures that predate the revolution can be visited, and while some are deteriorating, others stand tall still.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Wastewater pooling in the drainage ditch flows to Petronila Creek and ultimately to Baffin Bay, a longtime fishing spot suffering from decades of deteriorating ecosystem health.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
In Qalqilya, a city where no slates registered to participate at all, Marwan Ennabi said elections didn't reflect that Palestinian democracy was thriving or capable of changing the deteriorating conditions on the ground.
—Sam Metz, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorating
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The trunk contained approximately 10 reels of deteriorated film — many rusted, warped, fragmented or fused together.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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The rehab project at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was sorely needed to repair deteriorated stone, metal and glass that adorns the limestone exterior.—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While pruning, remove any winter damage, along with dead and declining growths, to allow new shoots to reform the plant.—
Tom MacCubbin,
orlandosentinel.com,
6 Mar. 2021
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In order to reopen, counties must demonstrate declining prevalence of COVID-19, testing ability of 30 tests per 10,000 residents per week, contact tracing and isolation facilities.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 May 2020
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The buildings, visibly crumbling in the salty environment of San Francisco Bay, needed major repairs.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Replays showed Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway brushing Crosby's face with his stick before a defensive zone faceoff and the Penguins center crumbling to the ice.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some mineral sunscreen manufacturers add UV filters such as butyloctyl salicylic acid and ethylhexyl methoxycrylene to prevent SPF levels from degrading in zinc oxide, which Downs has linked to potential cancer risks and coral toxicity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Together, these mechanisms prevent the battery’s active materials from degrading or from escaping across the membrane, thereby ensuring long-term stability.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Livaura Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Cream Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that boosts cell turnover and collagen production, while fading wrinkles, fine lines, and reducing visible signs of aging like dullness, dark spots, and texture.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Oil revenue is the linchpin of Russia’s economy, allowing Putin to pour money into the armed forces without worsening inflation for everyday people and avoiding a currency collapse.—
Karel Janicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The West Texas project recently received the largest air pollution permit ever granted in the US, while Musk’s Memphis project has faced multiple lawsuits arguing the gas turbines are worsening air quality in historically Black communities.—
Mark Chediak,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Natural Ways to Get Rid of Onion Grass These invasive weeds are fast-growing and rob your grass of water, nutrients, and sunlight, weakening your garden over time, says Brian Feldman, senior director of technical operations at TruGreen.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Muscle loss and bone weakening Numerous studies have documented that rapid weight loss from Ozempic and other medications can cause significant muscle loss, especially in people who don’t increase their protein intake.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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If the several buildings the report says Taxpayer 1 was delinquent on taxes included, say, a bar or ramshackle eyesores, that will look like something other than Stewart extending kindness to a stranger.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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At last official count last year, the population in this hodgepodge of industrial plants, cow fields and ramshackle trailers was 16.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Deteriorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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