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as in deteriorated
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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as in aggravated
to make more severe
the harsh winter only worsened the fuel shortage
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Recent Examples of worsened
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.
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Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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
However, its condition has reportedly worsened.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Instead, the situation worsened.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
The situation worsened when the woman discovered her husband had caught his mother doing the same thing the previous week but hadn't told her.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Tensions between the north and south on the Korean Peninsula have worsened throughout the year.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Cuba has been under an economic crisis that has worsened in recent years.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
This decision created confusion, worsened by inaccuracies in scientific diagrams, overlapping local names and subtle variations that were difficult to identify.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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
However, its condition has reportedly worsened.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Instead, the situation worsened.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
The situation worsened when the woman discovered her husband had caught his mother doing the same thing the previous week but hadn't told her.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Tensions between the north and south on the Korean Peninsula have worsened throughout the year.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Cuba has been under an economic crisis that has worsened in recent years.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
This decision created confusion, worsened by inaccuracies in scientific diagrams, overlapping local names and subtle variations that were difficult to identify.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsened
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Conditions had deteriorated overnight when the roof of a nearby mine collapsed.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Despite their durability, early diamond bits often deteriorated quickly under the severe conditions of geothermal sites—hot, hard rock and high temperatures posed substantial challenges.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
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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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Assad's Baathist dictatorship, seemingly unassailable for decades, has crumbled.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rhee's grip on power ultimately crumbled under the weight of nationwide demonstrations, forcing him to resign.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 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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Firetrucks descended on the campus to fight the flames.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Celebrity guests descended on Abu Dhabi for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, attending events from Thursday to Sunday to celebrate the closing race of the 2024 Formula 1 season.Mikelle Street, WWD, 9 Dec. 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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Smith believes that tightening labor markets and hybrid work have further exacerbated this issue.Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Worsened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsened. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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