as in aggravated
to make more severe
a misconceived plan that only exacerbated the city's traffic problem
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Recent Examples of exacerbated
Smith believes that tightening labor markets and hybrid work have further exacerbated this issue.
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Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This widespread reduction in headcount is further exacerbated by the growing risk of conventional tech roles becoming outdated or diminished due to the advancement of AI.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The pollution could also be exacerbated by high winds in the area.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Economists say excessive spending by Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act exacerbated inflation, but the root cause was mostly COVID-19-era supply chain shortages and global energy market disruption from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
—Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
This is being exacerbated by a broader 'polycrisis' comprised of multiple, interconnecting, and compounding global security challenges across social, economic, geopolitical, ecological and demographic systems.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Advances in satellite television technology exacerbated conflicts between state and citizen media piracy.
—Laura-Zoë Humphreys and Daymar Valdés Frigola / Made By History, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Low staffing, exacerbated by the high cost of living in the Bay Area, also contributed to the decision to close the facility, the agency said.
—Michael R. Sisak and Michael Balsamo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The Israel-Hamas war has exacerbated tension between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups in Australia, leading Albanese’s government to appoint a Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism and a Special Envoy on Social Cohesion.
—Angus Watson, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This widespread reduction in headcount is further exacerbated by the growing risk of conventional tech roles becoming outdated or diminished due to the advancement of AI.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The pollution could also be exacerbated by high winds in the area.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Economists say excessive spending by Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act exacerbated inflation, but the root cause was mostly COVID-19-era supply chain shortages and global energy market disruption from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
—Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
This is being exacerbated by a broader 'polycrisis' comprised of multiple, interconnecting, and compounding global security challenges across social, economic, geopolitical, ecological and demographic systems.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Advances in satellite television technology exacerbated conflicts between state and citizen media piracy.
—Laura-Zoë Humphreys and Daymar Valdés Frigola / Made By History, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Low staffing, exacerbated by the high cost of living in the Bay Area, also contributed to the decision to close the facility, the agency said.
—Michael R. Sisak and Michael Balsamo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The Israel-Hamas war has exacerbated tension between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups in Australia, leading Albanese’s government to appoint a Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism and a Special Envoy on Social Cohesion.
—Angus Watson, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exacerbated
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The revelations only aggravated the instability of the Barnier government, built on the wobbliest base of any since the start of the Fifth Republic.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to SiriusXM, many of the statistics cited in the attorney general’s lawsuit were exaggerated and, based on the 2020 time period that the state investigated, aggravated by the effects of the COVID pandemic.Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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From stunning city views to beautiful countryside, my appreciation for this state has deepened.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Environmental concerns deepened when El Salvador joined the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development (IGF), a global association of countries addressing mining issues.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two rappers have had a feud that dates back decades, and Jackson repeatedly trolled Combs in social media posts as his legal troubles worsened.Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over the course of several years, Mangione posted on Reddit about persistent back pain that started as a minor issue but worsened in 2022 after a surfing accident and a slip on a piece of paper.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The focus on the river intensified with the vehicle drifting south from the marina, turning over and finally sinking, police said.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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And actor Mark Hamill went into lockdown on Tuesday as the fire intensified.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Exacerbated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exacerbated. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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