dilapidating

verb

Definition of dilapidatingnext
present participle of dilapidate
as in disintegrating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilapidating
  1. disintegrating
  2. degrading
  3. crumbling
  4. diminishing
  5. dwindling
  6. downsizing
  7. deteriorating
  8. decaying
Verb
  • Their ancient bones are in the process of disintegrating.
    Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Except—and for me, the difference is crucial—Akhtar employed his creativity and imagination to shape these source materials into an utterly original work of art, whereas the rapidly disintegrating McNeal employs a chatbot, which shapes the material into an uncannily precise act of mimesis.
    Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of disintegrating
Verb
  • The regulations, enacted by the Obama administration, prevented internet providers from degrading competitors’ services.
    Ian Prasad Philbrick, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But Israel has drifted far from this vision, culminating in its current government’s outspoken goal of annexing the West Bank, while degrading the rights of Arab Israelis.
    Ben Krull, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of degrading
Verb
  • This stylish planter keeps plants well-watered and is virtually indestructible, designed to resist cracking and crumbling even in freezing temperatures.
    Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Since gaining public recognition in 2013, a spate of crumbling buildings in Ireland has been known as the mica crisis or scandal.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of crumbling
Verb
  • However, as the FOMC has cut interest rates since last summer, that risk though material today, is diminishing.
    Simon Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The party came to end with a first-round loss at Notre Dame – IU’s other defeat was against another CFP semifinalist in Ohio State — but there is no diminishing what the Hoosiers accomplished this season.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of diminishing
Verb
  • That, combined with projections of dwindling fish supplies in coming decades, resonated with her.
    Edwin Flores, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • After Corbin Burnes signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the market for aces is dwindling more each day.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of dwindling
Verb
  • As Nvidia has reported revenue growth of at least 94% for the past six quarters, Intel has been forced into downsizing mode.
    Ari Levy,Kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
  • At the same time, consumers are also downsizing, analysts said, in response to prices that are still high by historical standards.
    Jim Henry, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of downsizing
Verb
  • Her body is deteriorating in front of us, and yet my daughter and her vet say, if (the dog) looks happy, leave her be.
    Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • With the relationship between the two companies deteriorating, Qualcomm may have to consider using another architecture before its ALA expires in 2033.
    Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of deteriorating
Verb
  • The It alum underwent yet another dramatic transformation for his latest role, including prosthetics to give him decaying skin, protruding cheekbones, and an altogether frightening look.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • But in the city’s old neighborhoods, nothing seems to have changed apart from new street signs that have been posted incongruously on decaying buildings and market stalls.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of decaying
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