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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
But that violence has worsened under Traore, according to experts and human rights watchdogs.
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Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
As outcomes have worsened since that time, American life expectancy is now lower than that of Cuba, Lebanon and the Czech Republic.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Without any of the short-term improvements, that grade would have worsened to a D by 2030 and an F in 2045.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Even major population centers like Asheville, mistakingly thought a safe haven from extreme weather like Helene being worsened by climate change, took it on the chin.
—Eric Zerkel, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
And cost-cutting proved to be his go-to tactic, which only worsened Nike’s problems.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Advertisements in swing states such as Arizona feature the testimonials of women with unviable pregnancies who could not get timely medical care until their health worsened because of doctors’ fears of running afoul of state laws.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Water retention caused by sitting or standing still for too long is worsened by warm or hot weather and is characterized by puffiness in the feet, hands, and face.
—Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
The strike also worsened some temporary port closures in places like Florida, the Carolinas, and Georgia in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
As outcomes have worsened since that time, American life expectancy is now lower than that of Cuba, Lebanon and the Czech Republic.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Without any of the short-term improvements, that grade would have worsened to a D by 2030 and an F in 2045.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Even major population centers like Asheville, mistakingly thought a safe haven from extreme weather like Helene being worsened by climate change, took it on the chin.
—Eric Zerkel, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
And cost-cutting proved to be his go-to tactic, which only worsened Nike’s problems.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Advertisements in swing states such as Arizona feature the testimonials of women with unviable pregnancies who could not get timely medical care until their health worsened because of doctors’ fears of running afoul of state laws.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Water retention caused by sitting or standing still for too long is worsened by warm or hot weather and is characterized by puffiness in the feet, hands, and face.
—Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
The strike also worsened some temporary port closures in places like Florida, the Carolinas, and Georgia in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsened
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As Putin kept stacking charges, the conditions of his imprisonment deteriorated.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
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Much of the earthen and stone structures have deteriorated with time, but their scale is not lost.Elissa Garay, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
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Edman opened the playoffs in center field but moved to shortstop in the third game of the NL Division Series against San Diego, when Miguel Rojas aggravated a left-adductor strain.Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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The situation was further aggravated in 2022 by a fire at a fuel facility in Matanzas, in the island’s west, which destroyed 40% of the country’s main fuel storage structure.Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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Continue reading … HOUSE OF SIN – Epstein accuser lifts the curtain on Diddy as his empire crumbled.Fox News, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Houses floated away, while roads and bridges crumbled.Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
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Rescue teams searching for people missing from the storm have intensified their efforts in nearby ravines and the Albufera wetlands as well as at sea using specialist search boats.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The surge in casualties is primarily due to relentless missile strikes and intensified use of glide bombs, particularly in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, along with drone attacks near the front lines in Kherson.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Many of the displaced have descended on Beirut, Bawab said.Helena Skinner, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Its sister festival, Bourbon & Beyond, held the weekend prior, saw 210,000 attendees across its four days, including a record-breaking 60,000 fans who descended on the grounds on Saturday, which was headlined by Zach Bryan.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
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The country’s economic woes deepened over the past year, with inflation at a record high and more than 40% of Argentinians now living in poverty.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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This journey in Malawi and Tanzania both reinforced my commitment to global health and deepened my resolve to foster inclusivity in every aspect of life, including our workplaces and communities.Subha Barry, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Particularly when coupled with popular in-office treatments, these aggressive protocols exacerbated chronically sensitive complexions that were prone to prone to redness, textural irregularities and eruptions.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The insecurity created by the war has exacerbated that trend, with most new tech companies formally registered overseas, despite tax incentives to incorporate locally, and a large number considering moving some of their operations outside Israel, Hasson told CNN last month.Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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