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as in to eat
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in to wear
to damage or diminish by continued friction
the winds and desert sands have eroded much of the original surface of these ancient monuments
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Recent Examples of erode
The world must also pay attention because, as democracy is eroded internally in Pakistan, terrorism has surged in regions such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
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Imran Khan, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
When starting my career in the early educational child care industry, a pivotal moment was realizing that growth without maintaining our core mission—nurturing children and supporting families—could erode trust and loyalty.
—Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
That edge enjoyed while McDavid is deployed has eroded to the point where the club is unable to gain the kind of goal share clearance that has been central to team success for almost a decade.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Decades of Palestinian barbarism have eroded the pity reserves of a majority of the Israeli people.
—Uri Kurlianchik, National Review, 25 Feb. 2025
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Imran Khan, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
When starting my career in the early educational child care industry, a pivotal moment was realizing that growth without maintaining our core mission—nurturing children and supporting families—could erode trust and loyalty.
—Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
That edge enjoyed while McDavid is deployed has eroded to the point where the club is unable to gain the kind of goal share clearance that has been central to team success for almost a decade.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Decades of Palestinian barbarism have eroded the pity reserves of a majority of the Israeli people.
—Uri Kurlianchik, National Review, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erode
Verb
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Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.—
Ann Maloney,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members.—
Plain Dealer guest writer,
cleveland.com,
19 July 2017
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For the show Campbell wore a form-fitting leather jacket with a matching bodysuit.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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While Cole pitched for the Pirates and Astros before wearing pinstripes, Fried has spent the majority of his professional career in Atlanta’s organization after initially being drafted by the Padres.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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This is a major U-turn from Riot, after completely revamping the rewards system at the start of the year and being destroyed by fans for it.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Lost in a sea of ash: When wildfire destroys a home — and a loved one’s urn — the search begins.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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International agreements and alliances, already fraying as great-power competition heats up, will struggle to contain these fights.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Investor confidence in the Dallas-area company is fraying, Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith told clients in a note on Thursday.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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To prevent the sweat and oils in your hands from corroding or breaking down rubber weights over time, wipe them down with warm water mixed with a little bit of soap.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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The TikTok clip opens with Matson pointing out corroding steel lintels, which are structural supports placed above windows and other openings to sustain the building's weight.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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The venue renovations have significantly increased hospitality and premium offerings with new pubs, clubs, restaurants and seating, while reducing the number of suites from 70 to 40.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Or has your life together reduced him to, as in your letter, a list of maddening attributes?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2025
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Should wooden parts continue to rub together, Ceja says a little wax, soap, or WD-40 can help reduce friction and keep things quiet.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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The footage was erased but during an investigation the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau was able to recover it.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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However, the fact the show includes Laurie’s Christianity while simultaneously erasing a scene featuring a trans character hints at Disney’s embrace of a cultural shift towards traditional conservatism during the second Trump administration.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Erode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erode. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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