worsened; worsening
ˈwərs-niŋ,
ˈwər-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make worse
: to become worse
the weather began to worsen
Examples of worsen in a Sentence
Spending more money is only going to worsen the problem.
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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Stress can worsen blood sugar levels and cause potential other complications.
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Alysse Dalessandro, Health, 29 Mar. 2025
The impact has been particularly hard on egg-producing farms, leading to higher egg prices — a scenario worsened by the massive scale at which many U.S. producers operate.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
As a result, many companies find no business justification for the investment, causing the situation to worsen over time.
—Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
However, some beta-blockers can worsen symptoms of asthma or other lung conditions, as well as peripheral vascular disease (a condition that causes narrowing, blockage, or spasms in the blood vessel).
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
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Alysse Dalessandro, Health, 29 Mar. 2025
The impact has been particularly hard on egg-producing farms, leading to higher egg prices — a scenario worsened by the massive scale at which many U.S. producers operate.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
As a result, many companies find no business justification for the investment, causing the situation to worsen over time.
—Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
However, some beta-blockers can worsen symptoms of asthma or other lung conditions, as well as peripheral vascular disease (a condition that causes narrowing, blockage, or spasms in the blood vessel).
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worsen
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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