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as in eats
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in wears
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 erodes
An analysis published by CX Today found that when AI use is hidden, trust erodes quickly, even when outcomes are accurate.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Understanding that difference can prevent endless money conflicts because frugality builds a meaningful life, while cheapness slowly erodes joy.
—Brian Page, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
At the same time, radiation from existing stars slowly erodes the clouds.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
The creative industry has an especially tense relationship with AI, which some believe erodes human innovation and critical thinking skills, and threatens jobs.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
The erosion of government performance helps get populists elected, but their governing tends to worsen that erosion, and this dynamic, alongside flagrant corruption, erodes their popularity.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
When credits fail to offset real emissions, that erodes public trust and can expose organizations to potential legal consequences.
—Brian P. McCullough, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
For any administration to treat them that way erodes our national security and flies in the face of Congress’ constitutional obligation to oversee matters of war and peace.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
When the only people receiving relief are celebrities, political insiders or headline-makers, public confidence erodes.
—Khalil Cumberbatch, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erodes
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Now, any creature that eats rats is a friend of mine.—
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This season, the third-year Miami Heat swingman is making sure that everyone eats.—
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Cyclops dons a more comic-accurate blue-and-yellow uniform, while Xavier wears a black-and-red X symbol on his gray jacket.—
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Plus, its crew neckline is the ideal base for statement necklaces, just like the chunky string of pearls that Seyfried wears throughout the movie.—
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Accordingly, the treatments misprescribed can be ineffective at best and harmful at worst, all while the parasite further destroys the cornea.—
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The bill also establishes a Class A misdemeanor if someone, without authorization of the patients, alters, forges, conceals or destroys a request for medication or rescission of a request for medication to affect a health care decision.—
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This particular aspect of the show frays the gripping tone that had been so masterfully crafted from its opening scene.—
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Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, beautiful and successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.—
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Very low Earth orbit satellites are exposed to very high levels of atomic oxygen, which is a highly reactive form of oxygen that quickly corrodes most substances, even plastics.—
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Humidity often corrodes cables and steams camera lenses.—
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This degradation not only reduces the usable active material but also creates side reactions that drain performance and shorten battery lifespan.—
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At the same time, hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for hydration—locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and reduces texture, creating a soft, plump finish.—
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Dramatic silence after someone makes a comment that rubs them the wrong way.—
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Finally, with the boom of a cannon and the roar of the crowd, each team member and coach rubs Howard’s Rock for luck before hurtling down the hill toward the home sideline.—
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Commutation only reduces the punishment for a crime, whereas a full pardon erases a conviction.—
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Take the quiz here … ‘STOP THAT’ – Comedian calls out 'anti-Christian feel' after mall erases Christmas from tree-lighting.—
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“Erodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erodes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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