as in corrosions
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction
the erosion of the banks along the river worries flood experts
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Recent Examples of erosions
Rivals Fox News Channel and CNN are seen experiencing similar erosions in that period.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Erosive gastritis develops when inflammation damages the stomach lining, leading to ulcers (open sores) and shallow breaks (erosions).
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Nov. 2024
Scholars have noted that the backsliding of democracy around the world may lead to further erosions of reproductive rights.
—Nina Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2022
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Erosive gastritis develops when inflammation damages the stomach lining, leading to ulcers (open sores) and shallow breaks (erosions).
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Nov. 2024
Scholars have noted that the backsliding of democracy around the world may lead to further erosions of reproductive rights.
—Nina Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erosions
breakdowns
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But the Hornets were undone by special teams breakdowns and penalties, garnering 10 flags for 80 yards.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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After a few missteps and defensive breakdowns, the Clippers found their footing, among other things, and put away the Phoenix Suns, 129-102, in their home opener on Friday night at the Intuit Dome.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Erosions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erosions. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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