as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
in the years following the closing of the last textile mill, the town atrophied
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Recent Examples of atrophy
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2024
But as erasure of the species from horror suggest, broader cultural familiarity with whip-poor-wills has atrophied.
—Jared Del Rosso, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Still, Harrison found positive signs in a state party infrastructure that Democrats had worked hard to revive after years of atrophy in recent years.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Verb
In a weightless environment, muscles aren't used as much, which can lead to them weakening and atrophying.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2024
But as erasure of the species from horror suggest, broader cultural familiarity with whip-poor-wills has atrophied.
—Jared Del Rosso, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
Brain atrophy is another biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Still, Harrison found positive signs in a state party infrastructure that Democrats had worked hard to revive after years of atrophy in recent years.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2024
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That same month, Reinhart flew back home to Ohio as her grandmother’s health was deteriorating.—
Julia Sullivan,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2025
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Conditions in Pensacola were deteriorating as of Tuesday morning, state officials said.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2025
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The native of Kaneohe, Hawaii, was diagnosed with Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, a disease that causes vision loss due to a degeneration of the optic nerve.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Without enough magnesium, your body cannot regulate its calcium levels, potentially resulting in peripheral nerve degeneration.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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Martin declined to comment when contacted by Newsweek through email on Thursday.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this week, representatives for Billy Ray declined to comment on the family concerns.—
Nardine Saad,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Based on the deterioration of the relationship, a trade — as soon as possible — would appear the preferred alternative, particularly with this latest two-game suspension to otherwise put Butler back in play for the Heat as soon as Monday night’s game against the Orlando Magic at Kaseya Center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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For women, especially, working could, therefore, be dangerous for them physically and could lead to the deterioration of their health: a result that could adversely affect their roles as mothers and their subsequent responsibility to raise future generations, especially boys.—
Eva Epker,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The possible financial obligations due to the Child Victims Act could worsen a mounting fiscal crisis in Maryland.—
Gary Collins,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2025
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Such an act of nature would only worsen the already-disastrous circumstances LA citizens are dealing with right now.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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These economies are much more vulnerable to existential economic and environmental shocks and downward spirals of community decay than urban economies, which have built up more diversified tradable income sources over time.—
Tim Freeman,
The Conversation,
13 Jan. 2025
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Summary Dental fillings help maintain the structure and function of natural teeth damaged by tooth decay.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2025
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The village is small and dense, lined with crumbling structures and the exploded remains of cars.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Yakumo will use his unique fighting styles to defeat the Divine Dragon Order that’s turned Tokyo into a dystopian, crumbling mess.—
Ash Parrish,
The Verge,
23 Jan. 2025
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Some 8,000 people descended on San Francisco for one of the healthcare industry’s biggest events this week: The 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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When dusk descends into darkness, thousands of the insects light up in unison to the beat of some imperceptible drum.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Atrophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atrophy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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