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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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Recent Examples of worsen
However, triggers such as cat dander might worsen allergy symptoms.5
Allergic Asthma and Cat Allergies
Some, but not all, people who have asthma find that cat allergens can trigger asthma symptoms.
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Daniel More, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Key stat: Hubbard has never been known for his pass-rushing ability, but that element of his game has eroded as injuries have worsened in recent years.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The ordeal worsened her already severe illness, leaving her virtually unable to eat, move, or talk for days after.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Avoid activities that would worsen your indoor air quality, such as vacuuming, frying food, smoking, vaping, burning candles, burning incense or using a fireplace.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Daniel More, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Key stat: Hubbard has never been known for his pass-rushing ability, but that element of his game has eroded as injuries have worsened in recent years.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The ordeal worsened her already severe illness, leaving her virtually unable to eat, move, or talk for days after.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Avoid activities that would worsen your indoor air quality, such as vacuuming, frying food, smoking, vaping, burning candles, burning incense or using a fireplace.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Inspectors noted that dish racks had deteriorated with significant debris buildup.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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Snow will begin across Middle Tennessee early Friday morning, the weather service said, and conditions will deteriorate as the day progresses.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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Re-freezing of water on roads from recent snow may create hazardous driving conditions overnight in some areas, and freezing fog may aggravate those already deteriorating conditions.Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Wildfire smoke can aggravate heart problems as well.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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From crumbling drainage systems to outdated technologies, urban spaces need fresh ideas and investments to keep up with the demands of modern living.Rhett Power, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Perpetually in search of funding, the M.T.A. has put off essential infrastructure repairs for decades, allowing century-old subway tunnels and tracks to crumble.Ana Ley, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Second, invest in initiatives that deepen your audience’s connection to your brand.Will Fan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The fires — expected to be among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history — have deepened a crisis in the state’s home insurance market that was already reeling before the devastation came.Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Some 8,000 people descended on San Francisco for one of the healthcare industry’s biggest events this week: The 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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When dusk descends into darkness, thousands of the insects light up in unison to the beat of some imperceptible drum.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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Banks are on a winning streak, one that’s poised to intensify as President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Big Ten-SEC rivalry is about to intensify as the external factors dictating both conferences’ strategies change, and the Big Ten perhaps is in a better position to succeed than at any time in the last 50 years.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, the state’s herd sizes had been declining for years; the dairy biodigester boom may have just helped stave off further decline.Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
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DeSantis had urged lawmakers to intervene before that point but declined to call a special session to force their hand.Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
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New Yorkers living in underserved areas, particularly communities of color, have long faced barriers to accessing high-quality health care and these barriers were significantly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.Ann Marie P. Mauro, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Gusty Santa Ana winds are forecast to come and go over southern California in the next several days, at times further exacerbating the deadly and devastating wildfires across the region.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsen. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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