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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 Covid pandemic worsened its financial troubles.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Two worsened too quickly and the hospital lacked supply for the others, the researchers reported.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Several years ago, during a medical emergency of my own, I had already been evaluated by a physician and advised to seek emergency care if my symptoms worsened.
—Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
Between work, caring for her 78-year-old mother − whose symptoms have worsened with age − and parenting two kids, Schlapman often feels the need to be in multiple places at once.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 30 May 2026
But by the spring of 2022, her condition had dramatically worsened.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Her symptoms, though, quickly worsened, requiring hospitalization for 17 days.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The deficit outlook has worsened so much that the finance ministry asked government agencies to cut non-essential spending by 10%.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The outbreak in Congo has rapidly worsened, with cases climbing to more than 1,000 and deaths topping 200, according to the World Health Organization.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Two worsened too quickly and the hospital lacked supply for the others, the researchers reported.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Several years ago, during a medical emergency of my own, I had already been evaluated by a physician and advised to seek emergency care if my symptoms worsened.
—Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
Between work, caring for her 78-year-old mother − whose symptoms have worsened with age − and parenting two kids, Schlapman often feels the need to be in multiple places at once.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 30 May 2026
But by the spring of 2022, her condition had dramatically worsened.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Her symptoms, though, quickly worsened, requiring hospitalization for 17 days.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The deficit outlook has worsened so much that the finance ministry asked government agencies to cut non-essential spending by 10%.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The outbreak in Congo has rapidly worsened, with cases climbing to more than 1,000 and deaths topping 200, according to the World Health Organization.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsened
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Fertilizer affordability has deteriorated to levels not seen since the Arab Spring.—
John W.H. Denton AO,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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By the time Asher, 3 years old at the time, was admitted to a children's hospital for a second time, his condition had significantly deteriorated.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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She was ultimately convicted on all 12 counts stemming from their deaths, including murder, aggravated vehicular homicide, and drug possession.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Rafaela aggravated his back on a diving catch during the homestand last week and Contreras hyperextended his elbow on a swing over the weekend.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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As Liam Tharme explains, the strategy employed by Slot at Anfield had faltered badly, if not crumbled completely.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Ivar flattened Psycho Clown in the corner before Psycho crumbled prematurely.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Clashes intensified this weekend as police with riot shields and officers on horseback pushed back demonstrators, some of whom tore down barricades, hurled objects and set tires ablaze outside the 1,000-bed facility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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At the same time, recovery from the Palisades and Eaton fires, which destroyed more than 16,000 structures, has further intensified frustrations around rebuilding, insurance costs and the city government’s response to crises.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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In video posted from Kathmandu on Wednesday, Thrall said that the Polish climber was battling frostbite and had descended with the Sherpa guide Thrall was climbing with, leaving Hillary Dawa and him to descend together.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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British climber Chris Thrall, who had descended with Dawa Sherpa from high on the mountain, said the guide stopped briefly to rest during the difficult descent but never caught back up with the group.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Global economic outlook worsens over Iran war The US and Iran appeared still willing to reach a peace deal despite American strikes and Tehran’s threats of reprisals — but the global economic fallout from the conflict deepened.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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Tensions deepened Thursday in Lebanon as Israel conducted an airstrike on a southern suburb of the capital, Beirut, and other strikes in the southern coastal city of Tyre.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Those who declined frequently faced intense criticism from media outlets and activists.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Major events such as Hamilton and an Issa Rae show were swiftly canceled, staff departures staggered departments and drained the organization of expertise, and ticket sales drastically declined.—
Janay Kingsberry,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
Verb
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But then things got complicated.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Every state already has laws on the books for such record-clearing, but the process is complicated and requires people to navigate a knotty legal system.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Worsened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsened. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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