as in deteriorating
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as in worsened
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in degraded
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
childish name-calling that merely deteriorates what should be a serious discussion on an important issue
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Recent Examples of deteriorated
Chris Branch, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The increase in tests came as relations with the United States and its regional allies deteriorated and Pyongyang pulled closer to Russia.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
From there, Jimmy’s condition deteriorated, Wendy shares.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
In November, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Nabers looks like a home run, but the Giants desperately need a quarterback after Jones’ play further deteriorated.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The problem today lies in farming conditions, which have deteriorated considerably over the years.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Over time, the popular roadside attraction deteriorated.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
But with the current war, the humanitarian situation in the camp has deteriorated, leading to the official confirmation of famine in August.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
The inside story of how this relationship deteriorated is worth a read.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The increase in tests came as relations with the United States and its regional allies deteriorated and Pyongyang pulled closer to Russia.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
From there, Jimmy’s condition deteriorated, Wendy shares.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
In November, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Nabers looks like a home run, but the Giants desperately need a quarterback after Jones’ play further deteriorated.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The problem today lies in farming conditions, which have deteriorated considerably over the years.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Over time, the popular roadside attraction deteriorated.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
But with the current war, the humanitarian situation in the camp has deteriorated, leading to the official confirmation of famine in August.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deteriorated
Verb
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However, wider market fundamentals have not materially altered and have somewhat worsened.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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While Ireland's housing crisis has now been ongoing for about a decade, the problem is said to have worsened in recent years, as construction has dramatically lagged behind demand and migration to the country has increased requests for more homes.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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When the tile degraded, the gaps were filled in with livestock bones.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Dec. 2024
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That’s good news, considering phosphorous pollution has degraded water quality in the Everglades for decades and remains a challenge.—
Rebecca Blackwell,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
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The rest of the batting order crumbled as sure as night follows day.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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But Indianapolis’ defense crumbled on the ensuing drive, allowing Lock to lead a nine-play, 70-yard TD drive capped by his 5-yard scramble into the end zone.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Griff's was a cozy space inside with a small, rickety wooden patio in the front and a larger one in the back.—
Brianna Griff,
Chron,
13 Jan. 2023
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Instead of rickety outdoor patios with plastic partitions, diners mostly ate in dining rooms.—
Nick Kindelsperger,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Dec. 2022
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As tens of thousands of visitors from around the world descended on Miami for the city’s annual art celebration, a lucky few were invited to an immersive experience that blended contemporary art with fashion, mixology, and luxury travel.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024
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The House descended into chaos Wednesday when the GOP revolt sank a last-minute funding measure to keep the government operating through early next year.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Living in near-poverty in a series of poor apartments, or out of a ramshackle touring van for weeks on end?—
Cat Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The tiny, ramshackle 19th-century clapboard house is light-years away from the nearby Vanderbilt Mansion, also open to the public.—
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airmail.news,
27 July 2024
Adjective
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A day later his car was found abandoned but undamaged in a parking lot near Congaree National Park about 20 miles southeast of Columbia.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 Jan. 2025
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According to the nonprofit, Kristin Davis found the abandoned and weak elephant calf while on a trip near Kenya's Chyulu Hills.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
15 Oct. 2024
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“Deteriorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorated. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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