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
Not disturbing the soil protects important microorganisms and minimizes erosion.
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
This stunning plant makes an excellent groundcover and is particularly useful for controlling erosion on steep slopes.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
In the fall of 2022, hurricanes Ian and Nicole struck Florida’s east coast within six weeks of one another, bringing intense rainfall, storm surges and coastal erosion.
—Hannah V. Herrero, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat who was imprisoned from 2018 to 2021, said Tuesday the agreement will lead to unfair competition and the erosion of Canada’s industrial base.
—Laura Dhillon Kane, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
This stunning plant makes an excellent groundcover and is particularly useful for controlling erosion on steep slopes.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
In the fall of 2022, hurricanes Ian and Nicole struck Florida’s east coast within six weeks of one another, bringing intense rainfall, storm surges and coastal erosion.
—Hannah V. Herrero, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat who was imprisoned from 2018 to 2021, said Tuesday the agreement will lead to unfair competition and the erosion of Canada’s industrial base.
—Laura Dhillon Kane, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erosion
corrosion
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Non-structural corrosion issues are being addressed as part of routine maintenance.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Engineers face unstable storage conditions, corrosion, and decades-old infrastructure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erosion. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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