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as in deterioration
a change to a lower state or level
English teachers bemoaning the degradation of the language that e-mail and instant messaging have allegedly brought about
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as in corruption
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
the belief that moral degradation is an unmistakable sign of a nation in decline
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Recent Examples of degradation
While there's plenty of evidence that the bacteria cultures found in yoghurt increases the good bug populations in the gut, which can help reduce inflammation and boost digestion, getting the probiotics that far into the digestive system without degradation is the issue.
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New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
These mRNAs are then targeted for degradation in the gut cells of the beetle, causing damaged proteins to build up to fatal levels in the insect.
—Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
Monarch butterflies face loss and degradation of habitat, exposure to insecticides and the effects of climate change.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
Now is an especially bad time for their degradation.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
These mRNAs are then targeted for degradation in the gut cells of the beetle, causing damaged proteins to build up to fatal levels in the insect.
—Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
Monarch butterflies face loss and degradation of habitat, exposure to insecticides and the effects of climate change.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
Now is an especially bad time for their degradation.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degradation
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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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Although Russia has struggled to embrace startup culture, the big contractors have a stranglehold on the supply process; corruption is endemic, and the military know who to buy from.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The council has been target of calls for a reconfiguration following its lack of action on the corruption allegations, dissatisfaction with many of its decisions and the escalating gang violence.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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The statistics are alarming: teen mental health has plummeted since the widespread adoption of social media, with a particularly sharp decline following the pandemic’s surge in screen time.—
Raj Goyle,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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That’s all the more important for Champagne producers, as the sector has taken a nosedive in the past few years: Shipments fell 9.2 percent last year, and companies such a Mumm posted double-digit declines in sales during the most recent fiscal year.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Red and declinations to rust and burgundy at Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
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Thomas said the sheriff's office presented the case to the district attorney's office for declination purposes only because of Suff's prior convictions and death sentence.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
15 Aug. 2024
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“Degradation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degradation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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