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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Spoofing Nicole Kidman‘s zeitgeisty AMC Theatres ad, the activist and actress warned of corporate greed and worsening cinematic offerings.
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Low visibility, extremely low temperatures and worsening road conditions are also factors.
—Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2025
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The incident comes amid a turbulent year for air travel, marked by high-profile safety scares including runway incursions, severe turbulence injuries, and the government shutdown worsening mounting strain on aviation systems during peak travel periods.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Spoofing Nicole Kidman‘s zeitgeisty AMC Theatres ad, the activist and actress warned of corporate greed and worsening cinematic offerings.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025
Low visibility, extremely low temperatures and worsening road conditions are also factors.
—Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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