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as in worsens
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in degrades
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 deteriorates
However, as time goes on, their civilized behavior deteriorates, leading to chaos and savagery.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This type of pain is persistent and gradually worsens over time.Julie Scott, MSN, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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As Karin’s condition slowly worsens, and friends come to say farewell at one last birthday party, the poor kid goes through all the stages of grief at once.Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
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This detachment not only affects how individuals respond to disasters but also weakens the overall collective response.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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A student can attempt the course without the pressure of immediate feedback or the potential to fall behind, which weakens the signal of their willingness to take on challenges.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The absence of live faculty feedback and oversight diminishes the credibility of the student’s achievement.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This retinol face serum diminishes fine lines and wrinkles while repairing skin tone and texture.Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Deteriorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorates. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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