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as in eating
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in fraying
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 eroding
Ride-hailing dominance is eroding consumer brand perception Market dynamics show that ride-hailing operators prioritize vehicles that deliver the strongest cost-to-performance ratio, often selecting models purely on economic efficiency.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
But inflation and low interest rates end up eroding the value of household savings.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Clarke is now their only blue-line offensive threat, since Doughty’s puck-handling skills are eroding.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Cultural, linguistic, and value-based assimilation challenges arise, potentially altering national identities and eroding civilizational confidence.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Most recently, in 2022, the county had completed a more than $18 million project for beach nourishment, which is the process of adding sand to an eroding beach to widen it.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, a recent constitutional reform that gave Mexico’s ruling party control over all three branches of government has fed fears of rising state control over the economy, eroding confidence.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
In an era of tariffs and global trade wars, brands can’t rely on low prices as a crutch—the model is eroding under scrutiny.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Soon, the entire room was awash with clippings, each detailing a different duplicitous scheme — a depressing reflection of how scam culture was taking over my country, eroding our trust in each other.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroding
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Whether lounging in white wicker rocking chairs or eating outside off wrought iron tables, some patio furniture will always be reminiscent of her.—
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In search of evidence Doctors kept asking Nicole what Hannah had been eating in the months leading up to her hospital stay.—
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However, India’s bilateral strategy is fraying.—
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Ride Cadence Snowboard Boot But last season, due to general wear and tear, the metal cable of my laces started fraying.—
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By the 1960s, gas flares and untreated waste spillage were destroying their forests.—
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And there is a risk of the parasites becoming dormant for years before reactivating and destroying a new cornea.—
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Some people even shared old photos of Indigenous peoples wearing the hoods, noting that the originators of the design kept the fur outward to break cold wind and trap snow.—
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Chavez posted a photo of Gregory Bovino walking down 33rd Street and Portland Avenue, flanked by three agents wearing masks.—
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Moore picks up her little one and starts kissing her all over, rubbing her up and down her chest.—
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According to the court document, students said they were videotaped alone in a classroom with Illanes, with allegations of removing clothing and rubbing their backs.—
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
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Permeable pavers allow rainwater to soak into the ground, reducing flood risk, while offering an upscale look.—
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“Eroding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroding. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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