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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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Recent Examples of worsen
The program wasn’t offered last year amid a worsening budget outlook.
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Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Be aware of factors that can worsen your allergic reaction
Rubin uses a concept called the allergy symptom threshold to explain how exposure to multiple allergens, along with other factors, can trigger symptoms.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 19 Apr. 2025
To prevent dark circles from forming or worsening, Dr. Spearman recommends prioritizing seven to nine hours of sleep every night.
—Essence Gant, Allure, 16 Apr. 2025
Eventually, those with ALS often experience trouble talking, walking, and swallowing, and the symptoms worsen over time.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Be aware of factors that can worsen your allergic reaction
Rubin uses a concept called the allergy symptom threshold to explain how exposure to multiple allergens, along with other factors, can trigger symptoms.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 19 Apr. 2025
To prevent dark circles from forming or worsening, Dr. Spearman recommends prioritizing seven to nine hours of sleep every night.
—Essence Gant, Allure, 16 Apr. 2025
Eventually, those with ALS often experience trouble talking, walking, and swallowing, and the symptoms worsen over time.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsen
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The ministry said that due to the sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S., as well as the U.S.-China trade war, the growth outlook for both the U.S. and China will deteriorate.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Experts noted that the election took place in a deeply divided nation, where citizens were split on how best to confront surging crime and a deteriorating economy.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Extended exposure to pollutants like ozone or fine particulate matter can lead to coughing, throat irritation and shortness of breath, and may aggravate conditions like asthma and bronchitis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Breathing danger: Health risks from ash Breathing volcanic ash can irritate the throat and lungs, trigger asthma attacks and aggravate chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD.—
David Kitchen,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2025
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The pitching staff began to crumble beneath a lack of reliable depth.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Both gentlemen were trying to win their first Green Jacket. DeChambeau crumbled while McIlroy had a rollercoaster kind of day, prevailing to win The Masters and complete the career grand slam.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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In today’s environment—where diners increasingly ask where food comes from—this trend gives operators a way to deepen authenticity, connection, and trust. #4 Diner Designed Menus that listen, meals that engage The rise of personalization isn’t new.—
Unilever Food Solutions Contributor,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The intricate tensions of their relationships are deepened by evocations of the past—including their forebears’ tragic resistance to enslavement—and of enduring African traditions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Air enters through these grilles, descends vertically some 30 feet (10 meters) and then passes horizontally over four massive swimming pool size water baths, each with a maximum depth of 6.5 feet (two meters).—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In an era when political discourse so often descends into outrage and division — on cable news, in Congress, even in school board races — the quiet decency shown in Skokie feels all the more remarkable.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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Patterson’s departure likely will intensify UM’s efforts to find a starting caliber safety in the portal.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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In this context of uncertainty, competition intensifies on entry and middle market watches.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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County officials declined to comment on the civil lawsuit.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The hospital declined to say whether Ikner was one of their patients.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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With interest rates remaining elevated, carrying a credit card balance has become even more costly, exacerbating financial hardship.—
Einat Steklov,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Cinque Terre in Italy Learn More CNN reported at the time that the footwear rule came into play after the local mountain rescue crews became exacerbated by having to rescue so many people tripping over their own feet.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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