as in corrosion
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction
the erosion of the banks along the river worries flood experts
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Recent Examples of erosion
Rather than flatten the land, designers worked with the slope, creating winding roads and terraced lots that preserved views and minimized erosion.
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Eran Ben-Joseph, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
He was consumed by another anxiety: the erosion of his faith that OpenAI could even keep up its technical advancements to reach AGI, or bear that responsibility with Altman as its leader.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
This real-value erosion means the federal poverty line has overtaken the garnishment floor.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Avoid leaving the solution on your teeth for too long as side effects can include tooth and gum sensitivity, irritated gums, damage to dental implants and crowns, and tooth enamel erosion.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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Eran Ben-Joseph, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
He was consumed by another anxiety: the erosion of his faith that OpenAI could even keep up its technical advancements to reach AGI, or bear that responsibility with Altman as its leader.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
This real-value erosion means the federal poverty line has overtaken the garnishment floor.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Avoid leaving the solution on your teeth for too long as side effects can include tooth and gum sensitivity, irritated gums, damage to dental implants and crowns, and tooth enamel erosion.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erosion
corrosion
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The wicker is all-weather for additional endurance, and the steel frame is coated with a protective finish to withstand corrosion.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Workers removed corrosion and chemicals were applied to ease removal.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erosion. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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